Silver question 0

[Lisae228]

How can u tell a coin is made of silver? Are there any home techniques that can determine this?

[Just Bob]

1 hour ago, Lisae228 said:

How can u tell a coin is made of silver? Are there any home techniques that can determine this?

Ever heard of the "tissue test?"

This is a quote from an earlier thread, posted by Conder101:

 

"Tissue test. Put a single layer of tissue paper over them.  Clad proofs will appear gray, silver proofs will appear white.  This works whether they are in their original cases or not.  A quick easy test and good if it isn't possible to see the edge or weigh them." 

It also works with business strike coins. You can place a coin with a known silver content, like a pre-1964 dime, quarter, or half, next to the coin in question for comparison.

That ol' Conder feller is just plum full of knowledge.

[Lisae228]

Thank u I had a 1946 nickel my grandpa had packaged up...n it doesn't have a mint mark..and I was just curious as to why he originally kept it besides the date...