Need help identifying an IKE Dollar

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Popacoll
Popacoll Posts: 7 ✭
edited April 29, 2024 2:46PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I got an Ike Dollar from my bank that I think is a counterfeit. It is a 1776 -1976 Eisenhower Dollar. It is the same diameter as other IKE dollars I have. I had it weighed at a coin shop at 23.0 grams. They XRayed it and said it is 40 percent Silver. There is no copper band on the reeded edging and it sounds like Silver when dropped on a table. It does not have any mint mark!. It is NOT a 1776 -1976 S mint coin. Any help identifying it would be appreciated.

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  • telephoto1
    telephoto1 Posts: 4,966 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It is a non silver Philadelphia Ike that has been silver plated/coated. Whatever test your local shop did only read the outer plating.


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  • 19Lyds
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    @Popacoll said:
    Yes..because they did not say counterfeit and they did Xray it..stating...40 percent Silver!

    I'm sorry but I've never, ever heard that 'x-raying' a coin would indicate what the metal content might be.

    My advice is to listen to the folks here as many. many dollar coins have been silver plated in the past and given the weight of the coin, it is more than likely just a silver plating.

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  • tttwo
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    Silver clad Ikes are just that, clad. The outer layers are 80% silver and the inner core is 20.9% silver, with an overall composition of 40%. If the coin shop got an actual reading of 40%, it certainly did not come from reading the silver content of the original coin as none were made in a way that you would get that reading. It would have to be 40% silver plating on a CN clad Philly Ike.

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  • Popacoll
    Popacoll Posts: 7 ✭
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  • yosclimber
    yosclimber Posts: 5,322 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A 1976-S 40% silver Ike should weigh 24.59 grams.
    A 1976 0% silver Ike should weigh 22.68 grams.

    So most likely their XRF instrument is not accurate and you have a regular 0% silver Ike.

  • Popacoll
    Popacoll Posts: 7 ✭
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    Then why is there no Silver on the edge and why does it sound like Silver coin when dropped?

  • OAKSTAR
    OAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 29, 2024 3:08PM
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    So you took it to a coin shop and now you're here.

    What's the moral of that story?

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • Popacoll
    Popacoll Posts: 7 ✭
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    Yes..because they did not say counterfeit and they did Xray it..stating...40 percent Silver!

  • OAKSTAR
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    edited April 29, 2024 3:01PM
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    @Popacoll said:
    Then why is there no Silver on the edge and why does it sound like Silver coin when dropped?

    You should take it back to the coin shop and ask them.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • Popacoll
    Popacoll Posts: 7 ✭
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  • Popacoll
    Popacoll Posts: 7 ✭
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    Need help identifying this IKE

  • OAKSTAR
    OAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @telephoto1 - You should own a coin shop! 👍 👍

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • lcoopie
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    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Popacoll said:
    Then why is there no Silver on the edge and why does it sound like Silver coin when dropped?

    You should take it back to the coin shop and ask them.

    Please

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  • OAKSTAR
    OAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Popacoll - Take it to @telephoto1

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • jmlanzaf
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    @19Lyds said:

    @Popacoll said:
    Yes..because they did not say counterfeit and they did Xray it..stating...40 percent Silver!

    I'm sorry but I've never, ever heard that 'x-raying' a coin would indicate what the metal content might be.

    My advice is to listen to the folks here as many. many dollar coins have been silver plated in the past and given the weight of the coin, it is more than likely just a silver plating.

    He's talking about an XRF gun that will accurately give the surface metal content.

    All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Popacoll said:
    Yes..because they did not say counterfeit and they did Xray it..stating...40 percent Silver!

    Why would someone make a counterfeit in silver?

    Are you sure the mint mark wasn't removed given the obvious damage to the coin?

    All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.

  • Markel44
    Markel44 Posts: 1 ✭
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    I have several of those myself. Not sure if they were counterfeit or what they are. Not all of mine are 1976. They do not seem to be made of what an ordinary circulation grade Eisenhower is made of.




  • jonathanb
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    Your 1971-S Ike is a circulated 40% silver proof. I can't see the others clearly enough to comment.

    You should buy a Redbook and read it asap if you care about questions like these.

  • davewesen
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    The 1971's earth on the reverse suggests to me it is a circulated/damaged business strike originally found in blue packs from the mint.

    Both of you showing pics should learn to hold coins from the edge on the reeds. Fingerprints on the surfaces could show up and detract from coins, especially proofs and uncirculated coins.

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