All quarters, dimes, half dollars made before 1965 are 90% silver. Also silver dollars were also silver. See the related links below for links to pictures of the back side of a various US silver coins.
The Balboa is the same as the US dollar. We know that US silver dollars is worth more as the Panama silver Palboa. In Panama the currency is US but there are Balboa dollar coins. Also, the silver coins in Panama are the same size as the US coins and would be worth more as the US silver coins.
Yes, no, maybe. It depends on the date and denomination. Anything from the 1970s on that came from circulation would not be silver. Otherwise you need to know the date and denomination. Of course since 2002 Italy has used euro coins and none of them are silver.
I don't believe that any British coins have an Eagle on the reverse. The only coins that I know of that have eagles on the reverse are American coins.
i don't know maybe they hate silver. lol
You can check if your coins are real silver by looking for specific markings such as "STERLING," "SILVER," or "AG" (the chemical symbol for silver). You can also perform tests like a magnet test (silver is not magnetic) or using a silver testing kit to determine the authenticity of the coins. Additionally, seeking a professional appraisal or consulting a reputable coin dealer can help authenticate your silver coins.
The old reverse has large letters, the new reverse has small letters. But this is only for 1861 Quarter Eagle $2.5 dollar coins NOT 1861 Half Eagle $5 dollar coins.
Standard circulation strikes are made of almost pure nickel so they'll be attracted to a magnet. In addition the coins will have a slightly darker appearance similar to US nickel coins. Proof issues are part silver and won't be attracted to a magnet. These coins would normally be in protective packaging because they were never intended to circulate.
The only coins dated 1967 to have any silver are the Kennedy halves. From 1965 to 1970 they are 40% silver, 1964 and earlier halves, quarters and dimes are all 90% silver.
For this series of coins, mintmarks are on the reverse just between the word ONE and the tip of the wing feathers on the left side of the coin. A coin with no mintmark was struck in Philadelphia, D=Denver & S=San Francisco
You can determine if your coins are made of silver by checking the coin's composition, minting year, and any mint marks. Silver coins typically have a higher silver content than other metals like copper or nickel, and some may even be marked as "silver" on the coin itself. Using a coin scale or magnet can also help determine if your coin is silver.
The date 1900 makes it a Morgan silver dollar. The mint mark is located on the reverse (tails) side, just above the letters "do" in the word "dollar." If you find the letter S, then it was minted in San Francisco.
The best way to tell would be to weigh it on a sensitive balance. A silver dime would weigh about 2.5 gm while a copper-nickel dime would weigh about 2.27 gm. There have been a few reports of leftover silver planchets being struck accidentally in 1966. More likely, though, your coin has been plated for use in jewelry.