Silver is a not magnetic metal - the most highly magnetic metal is iron - so no unless the cores of the coins are iron
Most real silver dollars, such as Morgan or Peace dollars, do not contain enough magnetic metal to be attracted to a magnet. Silver itself is not magnetic, but if there are other metals mixed in, then a silver dollar could potentially show some magnetic properties.
No, silver dollars are not inherently magnetic because they are primarily made of silver, which is not magnetic. However, if a silver dollar is mixed with other metals that are magnetic, then it could become magnetized.
No. Genuine silver dollars are made of silver and copper; neither of which are magnetic.
US Trade dollars have more silver in them than Morgan dollars do. But in general the Morgans have higher values.
Dollars used for trade in the west and china minted with a high silver content
Genuine U.S. trade dollars are made of silver.
No, an 1874 Trade Dollar should not stick to a magnet if it is genuine. Trade Dollars were minted in silver, which is not magnetic. If a Trade Dollar sticks to a magnet, it is likely a counterfeit or altered coin.
Silver dollars from 1794 to 1935 were made of 90% silver and 10% copper, neither of which are attracted to a magnet. Only ferrous metals such as steel and iron, and certain other metals such as nickel are attracted to a magnet.
The Actual Silver Weight (ASW) is .77344oz of pure silver. All silver dollars (except Trade Dollars) from 1878 to 1935 contain the same amount of silver.
The Actual Silver Weight (ASW) is .77344oz of pure silver. All silver dollars (except Trade Dollars) from 1878 to 1935 contain the same amount of silver.
There has not been a year in which the US Mint issued only 20 silver dollars. However, in 1884 there only 10 proof Trade Dollars issued and in 1885 there were only 5 proof Trade Dollars issued.
No. Peace dollar are made of mostly silver so they shouldn't stick to a magnet. If yours does it's a fake. Someone tried to use cheap metals to make one and then sell it for a profit. Don't fall for this!