The obverse of a coin is commonly called heads, because it often depicts the head of a prominent person, and the reverse tails. In fields of scholarship outside numismatics, the term front is more commonly used than obverse, while usage of reverse is widespread.
What presidents picture is on a quarter?
George Washington
The process begun in 1909 was complete in 1964, when American Presidents were featured on every regular issue circulating coin; Abraham Lincoln on the cent, Thomas Jefferson on the nickel, Franklin Roosevelt on the dime, George Washington on the quarter-dollar and John F. Kennedy on the half-dollar.
What image is on the quarter?
The obverse (heads) shows the profile of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year depicting national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories.
What is head of a coin?
‘Heads’ refers to the side of the coin that features a portrait, or head, while ‘Tails’ refers to the opposite side.
Who is on the front of the first quarter?
The president who proudly graces the front of the quarter is our first: George Washington. If you see the initials “JF” at the base of his neck, they belong to the coin’s sculptor, John Flanagan.
Who is the sculptor of the Washington quarter?
If you see the initials “JF” at the base of his neck, they belong to the coin’s sculptor, John Flanagan. Since Washington’s bust is smaller on new quarters, you’ll also see the initials of William Cousins, the Sculptor-Engraver who made the changes.
What does the back of a Canadian quarter look like?
The reverse depicts a 17th-century sailing ship, “La Bonne-Renommée” and the dates 1604–2004. The reverse features a corn poppy coloured red, the first coloured general circulation coin in the world. The second colourized coin in general issue. The colouration is more scratch-resistant.
Where are the Prime Ministers on US coins?
1999 State Quarters: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut. And for Canadian Money and Coins, check out Prime Ministers on Canadian dollar bills and coins. See all US currency uses six (6) coin denominations below: a cent/penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half-dollar and a coin dollar.
