The marking "848" on silver indicates that the metal is composed of 84.8% silver, or 848 parts per thousand. This is a standard used primarily in some European countries, particularly for silver jewelry. The remaining percentage typically consists of other metals, such as copper, which enhance the durability of the silver. This quality is lower than sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver.
what does 848 mean on silver
'848 , mean that there are 848 parts of silver to 1000 parts of the total mass. Thothe 152 parts are made uop od base metal e.g. copper.
No, 848 is not considered sterling silver. Sterling silver is defined as an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper. The number 848 indicates that the alloy contains 84.8% silver, which is lower than the sterling standard. This means it does not meet the criteria to be classified as sterling silver.
From the description of this piece it may be a German made piece. The numbers 848 mean the quality of silver or it could also mean the quantity of silver.
If you mean 8/48 then it is 1/6
If you mean 8/48 then it is 1/6
848-9999= -9151
0.0071
2.3585
16.96
848 + 100 = 948
282.6667 x 3 = 848