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How can you tell if a necklace is sterling silver?
If it is sterling it is usually stamped as sterling
Does an item marked simply silver mean it is sterling?
No. In the US, it must say "sterling". Some sterling silver also says "925" in Mexico. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure. That's where the 925 comes from. Some older items are marked "Coin" or 900. Coin silver is 90% pure. British sterling silver is always hallmarked with a lion and several other marks.
How can I tell if a ring is made from sterling silver?
Look to see if 925 is engraved inside the ring, if it is it is made from sterling silver.
What is silver content ncs commentive everett dirksen coin?
.925 Sterling
How do you tell if something is silver?
If it's sterling silver, it is not magnetic. Real gold and silver are not magnetic.
How can you tell what your Charles and Diana coins are made of?
Assuming you refer to the 1981 British 25 Pence coin (Crown), it is made from a copper-nickel alloy. If you have a sterling silver Proof coin, it will state somewhere on the packaging that the coin is made from sterling silver.
How can you tell if a necklace is sterling silver?
If it is sterling it is usually stamped as sterling
Is a 1951 sterling silver dime worth anything?
Pre-1965 U.S. dimes are made of coin silver (900 fine), not sterling silver. In any case your coin is worth about $1 for its silver content.
What is the Value of a sterling silver dime from 1953?
US circulation coins prior to 1965 were made of coin silver, not sterling silver. Coin silver has more copper in it for hardness, so that the coins wouldn't wear out as fast.
Does an item marked simply silver mean it is sterling?
No. In the US, it must say "sterling". Some sterling silver also says "925" in Mexico. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure. That's where the 925 comes from. Some older items are marked "Coin" or 900. Coin silver is 90% pure. British sterling silver is always hallmarked with a lion and several other marks.
What is a 1963 Sterling silver dime worth?
No US coin has been struck in "Sterling" silver. Coin silver is used which is 90% silver and 10% copper. A 1963 dime is very common and most are valued just for the silver about $2.00.
Is a silver dollar made of 925 silver?
No. 92.5% silver is Sterling. US coin silver is 90%.
I want to get silver earrings; how can you tell whicg is the best quality of silver?
you always want to make sure to get sterling silver. If it is sterling silver, it will have .925 or sterling stamped on it
What is the value of a 1969 minted sterling silver coin worth today?
Which country and what coin?
What is the value of British silver coin dated 1816 damaged condition Kings head on front heraldry on back?
If it is damaged, probably only the value of the silver. Your coin could be a - Halfcrown - sterling silver, 32mm in diameter. Shilling - sterling silver, 23.5mm in diameter. Sixpence - sterling silver, 19mm in diameter. The diameter and the details of the inscription on the reverse would be helpful in identifying your coin.
Does the pound sterling equal a pound of sterling silver?
Absolutely not ! The pound sterling is the currency of the United Kingdom, whereas sterling silver is the percentage of silver put into an item when it is made, like a coin or jewellery for example. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metal such as copper.
What is the value of Libra astrology coin from the Franklin Mint?
If you have the Sterling Silver version (says Sterling on the edge) figure roughly the melt value of 1 oz. of silver - $10-$15. ::further contribution:: Actually, the sterling silver Roberts Zodiac coins have no sterling content marking whatsoever. In terms of value, it depends on whether or not you have the mini coin or the large size. The large coin is 7/8 oz silver.
