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How can you tell if 1966 half dollar is silver?
You can determine if a 1966 half dollar is silver by checking the edge of the coin. If it has a grayish line, it likely contains silver. You can also use a magnet - if the magnet does not stick to the coin, it may be silver. Finally, consult a coin dealer or use a testing kit for a definitive answer.
How do you tell if a coin is made of silver or not?
One common method is to check for mint marks or engravings that indicate the coin is made of silver. You can also use a magnet – silver is not magnetic so if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is not silver. Lastly, you can consult a coin expert or use a testing kit specifically designed for identifying silver coins.
How do you tell if coin is silver?
If it is a US dime, quarter or half dollar dated 1964 or earlier, it is silver. If it is a US half dollar dated 1965-1970 it is 40% silver, if it is a US nickel from 1942-1945 AND has a large mint-mark (either a P, D or S) over the Monticello it is 35% silver.There are some US proof coinage in modern years that are silver, but those should be in a protective mint case and should say US silver proof set.
How can you tell a silver Kennedy half from a clad?
By its date: 1964 halves were made from an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. 1965-69 coins are technically clad coins, but were made with outer layers of 80% silver and an inner core of 20% silver that resulted in an overall composition of 40% silver, 60% copper. 1970 halves were only released in collectors' sets 1971 and later halves made for circulation and most proof sets are copper-nickel clad. The ones sold in special "Presitige" sets are 90% silver but they do not circulate.
How did you tell if a 1971 half dollar is silver?
The answer is simple - it isn't. Starting in 1971 all circulating U.S. half dollars have been made out of copper-nickel, the same as dimes and quarters. Any that you find in change are only worth 50 cents. Uncirculated ones can be worth a dollar or two, and proof versions sell for as much as $4. There are also special 40% or 90% silver ones that were minted for collectors but these were in sold in special packages and aren't intended for spending.
How can you tell a silver half dollar?
The easy way is by the dates. Halves made in 1964 or before are 90% silver and 10% copper. Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 are only 40% silver. All regular issue halves from 1971 to date are copper-nickel.
Silver quarter dollar worth?
Without a date it is impossible to tell. Silver quarters were made until 1964. Post a new question and include a date.
How do you distinguish the silver coin?
You can tell a coin is silver by either looking at the edge and finding it a uniform silver color (with no darker colors) or by finding a dime, quarter, half dollar or dollar with a date from before 1965. They now make silver versions of the dime, quarter and half, but only in proof sets.
How do you tell if a Kennedy half dollar is a proof?
With the exception of 1964, all Proof Kennedy half dollars will have a "S" mintmark. They also have a mirror like finish on them.
How can you tell if 1966 half dollar is silver?
You can determine if a 1966 half dollar is silver by checking the edge of the coin. If it has a grayish line, it likely contains silver. You can also use a magnet - if the magnet does not stick to the coin, it may be silver. Finally, consult a coin dealer or use a testing kit for a definitive answer.
How do you tell a boy silver dollar from a girl silver dollar?
Sorry, silver dollars don't have genders.
How can you tell if my 1795 silver dollar is real?
you can tell it's real by the silver. If its real silver it is real. Get it?? I hope that helped you.
Value of silver kennedy half dollars?
Without a date and mintmark it is impossible to tell. The current silver melt value for 1964 90% silver half dollars is $12.34. The melt value for half dollars made between 1965-70 is $5.04. These are 40% silver. See the related links below for more information.
How do you tell 1965 silver quarter?
The last silver quarters were minted in 1964.
How do you tell if a coin is made of silver or not?
One common method is to check for mint marks or engravings that indicate the coin is made of silver. You can also use a magnet – silver is not magnetic so if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is not silver. Lastly, you can consult a coin expert or use a testing kit specifically designed for identifying silver coins.
How do you tell if coin is silver?
If it is a US dime, quarter or half dollar dated 1964 or earlier, it is silver. If it is a US half dollar dated 1965-1970 it is 40% silver, if it is a US nickel from 1942-1945 AND has a large mint-mark (either a P, D or S) over the Monticello it is 35% silver.There are some US proof coinage in modern years that are silver, but those should be in a protective mint case and should say US silver proof set.
How do you tell where a silver dollar was made?
By the mint mark on the reverse of the coin, but silver dollar coins with no mint mark are made in Philadelphia
