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70.  When a coin is made, which side is the top?  You may know that coins at the United States Mint are struck with dies while lying down. But do you know whether it's the front or the back that goes in the top die? Well, there's no law about this, but usually the front (obverse) comes down from above as both sides are struck at the same time.

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