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The old French coin starting with the letter "E" is called the Écu. It was a silver coin used in France from the 13th to the 18th century.
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.
Jewelers and coin dealers buy gold and silver.
Old French coins would be called Francs. now the currency of money there is called Eros, but very old French coins were called Francs. Singular is Franc. Plural is Francs.
No 1911 silver dollars were made, look at the coin again and post new question.
You should never polish a silver dollar or any old coin. Any standard silver polish you have at home will damage the coin's surface and reduce its value.
To determine if a coin is silver, you can perform a magnet test - silver is not magnetic, so if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is not silver. You can also look for a hallmark or specific year/mint mark that indicates silver content. Lastly, you can consult with a professional coin dealer or use a testing kit to confirm if the coin is silver.
Old English Pounds (Sovereigns) were minted in 22 carat gold, not silver.