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Are these silver?

johnjinxjohnjinx Posts: 365 ✭✭✭
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These two are around the same size as silver rounds but have no markings to indicate that they're made of silver. I bought them in a group of silver rounds a few years ago thinking they were silver. I'm guessing they aren't so if anyone knows anything about them, that would help.
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I don't remember where this came from but I think they were with a few other coins that were marked as sterling silver but this one has nothing on it.
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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,775 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Top two no way.

    Bottom one......what is the edge like?
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  • johnjinxjohnjinx Posts: 365 ✭✭✭
    The coin is reeded with no writing on it.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
    None of them look like silver. They are probably copper nickel alloy.

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  • konsolekonsole Posts: 795 ✭✭✭
    dont buy silver bullion unless it has listed .999 pure silver somewhere.
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Top 2 where produced in 2 variances...silver & silver plated..you've got the silver plated ones.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,486 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Top 2 where produced in 2 variances...silver & silver plated..you've got the silver plated ones. >>



    They sure don't look like silver. Maybe it's because they were toned and heavily cleaned.

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  • johnjinxjohnjinx Posts: 365 ✭✭✭
    I think my pictures made them look a little different due to poor lighting. All 3 are more silver looking than the pictures show.

    At least I now know what the top 2 are. I still have no idea what the last one is. Thanks to everyone for all the help.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do the ring test. Balance them on your finger tip and tap them with a wooden pencil while holding them close to your ear. Silver has a very melodious ring unlike that of a base metal coin. Run this test with a Morgan or Peace dollar and a clad Ike dollar for comparison purposes to see the difference in sound. Let us know what results you get.

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