...say, dan, i wonder if roger would be able to help you ATS
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I finally had this analyzed and it is pure nickel. It is Pollack #5225. This has been on the back of my mind for a while so I am glad to close this search.
Anyhow, here is the link if anyone is interested.Test coin
<< <i>I finally had this analyzed and it is pure nickel. It is Pollack #5225. This has been on the back of my mind for a while so I am glad to close this search.
Anyhow, here is the link if anyone is interested.Test coin
-Dan >>
Magnetic?
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<< <i>I will have to check that out with a magnet. However, I had it scanned for the metal composition and it came back 100% nickel. -Dan >>
The more tests the better, and magnetic is a simple one.
Specific gravity is also interesting, but since copper and nickel have virtually identical s.g. it is not conclusive.
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...say, dan, i wonder if roger would be able to help you ATS
Anyhow, here is the link if anyone is interested.Test coin
-Dan
<< <i>I finally had this analyzed and it is pure nickel. It is Pollack #5225. This has been on the back of my mind for a while so I am glad to close this search.
Anyhow, here is the link if anyone is interested.Test coin
-Dan >>
Magnetic?
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<< <i>I will have to check that out with a magnet. However, I had it scanned for the metal composition and it came back 100% nickel. -Dan >>
The more tests the better, and magnetic is a simple one.
Specific gravity is also interesting, but since copper and nickel have virtually identical s.g. it is not conclusive.