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Why are there dates on coins?
The date on the coin will tell what year it was made.
Do clad quarters have silver and how do you tell?
No, clad is used in the coin collecting community talking about the Copper and Nickel "sandwich" current, non-silver, coins have. So a clad quarter by definition would not have any silver because a clad quarter is a quarter with no silver. However, quarters were made of silver before 1965 so any quarter dated 1964 and earlier contains 90% silver, but those coins would not be considered "clad".
How can you tell if a coin is real gold?
Take it to a jeweler or coin shop. But beware of leaving coins with a dealer, because you have no proof of ownership.
How can you tell the mint mark on a coin?
By looking at the coin. Modern coins made for circulation have the mintmarks on the front. P= Philadelphia. D=Denver.
How do you determine when a coin is silver or gold?
The easiest way is to compare the coin to a known one and look at the date, most of the time that will tell you if it is silver. For example, a US quarter dated 1964 is silver, a US quarter dated 1965 is not. Most of the time that can tell you about the coin. The next is to make sure the coin isn't counterfeit, the easiest way is to check the diameter, thickness and weight. If they aren't like the genuine coin, it is likely the coin is counterfeit and made out of an inferior metal.
How to tell if a coin is silver?
take your coin to your local coin shop (not pawn shop) For US coins: > dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver > $1 coins dated 1935 and earlier are also 90% silver > half dollars dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver > nickels dated 1942-45 with a large mint mark are 35% silver (NO other nickels have silver!) For Canadian coins: > dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars dated 1967 and earlier are 80% silver > some 1968 coins are 50% silver
How do you tell the difference between a copper nickel coin and a silver one?
In that there are no copper or silver niclle coins the question has no purpose. Copper and silver coins can be distinguished from each other by chemical reactivity, density, appearance (colour), electrical conductivity, mint mars and dates and a numismatic data book.
How do you tell if this coin is silver?
The U.S. has made many silver coins. Please be more specific and post new question.
Can a clad coin be silver plated?
Yes, it can also contain silver. Experts can tell by holding the coin & observing its edge & by its weight. Clad coins are usually lighter
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
How can you tell if you have a silver state quarter?
The ONLY 1971 Eisenhower dollar to have any silver (just 40%) is the "S" mint-marked Proof or Uncirculated coins that were sold from the US Mint. No other 1971 dated coins contain any silver.
If you Have silver dollars sell as coins or for the silver?
It depends on the coin. First, look at the condition, mint-state examples of Peace Dollars or Morgan Dollars will sell at a premium over the silver value. Do not clean your coins, they can only lose value by cleaning them. Secondly, look at the mintages of your coins, if there were many coins minted, your coins might be better to sell for the silver. If there were few coins minted, the coin is most likely worth a premium over the silver coin. However, if you bring your coins into a coin or jewelry shop, and it is a rare or great condition they will usually tell you and buy it for a premium. If the coin is common they will usually pay melt value which at the time of writing is around $22 for a 90% silver dollar.
How can you tell silver from pewter coins?
Silver coins are typically shinier and have a higher metallic sound when dropped compared to pewter coins. Silver coins are also heavier than pewter coins due to their higher density. Additionally, silver coins may have distinct markings or engravings indicating their silver content.
How do you tell if a coin is silver?
in order to tell for sure, you would need to take it to a coin specialist. most coins now are a mix of zinc and copper. if your coin truly is silver, it is probably very very old and worth a good amount of money.
1985 liberty silver?
No such coin exists. The last silver coins minted for general circulation were the 90% silver coins last minted in 1964 and the 40% half dollars last minted in 1970. Silver Eagle bullion coins weren't minted until 1986, silver proof sets weren't introduced until 1992. Whatever your coin is, (and you didn't specify the denomination so it is impossible to tell what your coin might be) if it is a US coin, it is not silver.
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 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.
