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The easiest way is to compare the coin to a known one and look at the date, most of the time that will tell you if it is silver. For example, a US quarter dated 1964 is silver, a US quarter dated 1965 is not. Most of the time that can tell you about the coin. The next is to make sure the coin isn't counterfeit, the easiest way is to check the diameter, thickness and weight. If they aren't like the genuine coin, it is likely the coin is counterfeit and made out of an inferior metal.
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Chat riddle there is a common word that the following can all be combined with chain bar coin - what is it?
Gold?......Gold chain, Gold bar and Gold coin. Or even , silver!
What are the elements in a Philippine ten peso coin?
the ten peso coin is composed of aluminum,copper,gold and silver 55%gold .099%copper the arest are millions of elements
Who invented coins?
According to Herodotus, the Lydians were the first people to introduce the use of gold and silver coin.
How can you determine the worth of coins if you can not read the dates?
Usually if you cannot read the date, the coin is in fairly bad condition and thus is not worth much. There are some exceptions to this, however. If the coin is made from silver or gold, it will have value as bullion. Also, it may have some value as a "type coin" even if it's in bad shape if the type as a whole is rare. Finally, even if the date is illegible, other design aspects of the coin may sometimes allow a numismatist to determine the date.
What does ASW mean in relation to average circulated price of a coin?
"ASW" means "Actual Silver Weight", and refers to the weight of the silver (in troy ounces) in the coin. To get the "melt value" of a silver coin (that is, the value of the silver in the coin melted down, without regard to any numistmatic value the coin might have), you would multiply the ASW by the current value of a troy ounce of silver ($19.92 as of March 2, 2008). By the way, the concept of "AGW" and "APW" (for "Actual Gold Weight" and "Actual Platinum Weight", respectively) is exactly the same.
Does silver appear when a old gold coin is scrached?
No, scratching an old gold coin won't reveal silver. Gold and silver are distinct metals; scratching gold won't change its composition to silver.
Silver 1888 gold eagle coin?
??? Is it silver or is it gold? The U.S. didn't make any bimetallic coins in the 19th century. Please post a new question with the coin's denomination and size; that'll determine whether it's silver or gold. Also look for a possible mint mark on the back. If there is one it'll be a small letter such as O, S, or CC.
Why is gold coin and silver coin more expensive than gold bullion?
Because they mostly have a collectible value.
What was the first style of money?
It was a gold or silver coin
What is the silver value of a 1923 gold coin?
Not a meaningful question. Gold coins were made from gold and copper without any silver in them. Silver coins were made from silver and copper without any gold.
Is there a silver or gold dollar coin minted in 1933?
No silver or gold 1 dollar coins were struck in 1933
Where to sell 50 dollar gold coin?
Other than coin dealers many jewelers buy gold and silver
Where on the Mexican coins is the silver content?
silver on the outside/ small gold coin inside
Chat riddle there is a common word that the following can all be combined with chain bar coin - what is it?
Gold?......Gold chain, Gold bar and Gold coin. Or even , silver!
Where to sell silver coins for silver value?
Many coin dealers and jewelers buy gold & silver.
Where can you sell old silver coins for silver content?
Jewelers and coin dealers buy gold and silver.
How do you sell an ounce of gold?
Most coin dealers and jewelers buy gold and silver.
