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The word "mintage" applies to all coins regardless of their metal composition. It simply means the number of coins minted for a particular year, type, variety, etc.

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What does tma on or in silver mean?

Total Metal Alloy


What does 125 stamped on a silver ring mean?

it means your gay


What does 625 mean on sterling silver jewelry?

Silver is too soft to use in jewelry in its 100% form and it has to be mixed with another metal to make it stronger.92.5 also reffered to as solid silver means that it has a silver content of 92.5% the remaining metal is the one that makes the silver hard enough to make into Jewelry. Sorry but 925 does not mean "pure silver" it means it is Sterling Silver. Pure silver is marked 999, meaning 99.9% purity. 925 means it has 92.5% purity, and 7.5% another alloy. Coin silver used in our pre-1965 circulating silver coinage is 900, or 90% pure, which also means silver doesn't have to have another alloy mixed with it to be hard enough to use. Even pure 999 silver is hard enough to make jewelry with as many countries (including the USA) mint large coins using 99.9% pure silver that hold up well.62.5 Silver means it has a silver content of 62.5% in this form it cannot be called solid silver as it has 30 plus % of an alloy in it.


What is the mbs on sterling silver mean?

The "mbs" on sterling silver typically stands for "minimum silver," indicating that the item contains at least 92.5% pure silver, which is the standard composition for sterling silver. This marking ensures that the piece meets the legal requirements for sterling silver quality. Sometimes, it may also be interpreted as "maximum base metal," referring to the allowable 7.5% of other metals mixed with the silver.


What does 800 marked on a spoon mean?

The marking "800" on a spoon typically indicates that the spoon is made of 800 silver, which means it contains 80% silver and 20% other metals. This standard is commonly used in European silverware, denoting its quality and authenticity. The higher the silver content, the more valuable the piece is considered. Always check for additional markings to determine the exact origin and quality of the silver.

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Any information on 1991 liberty silver dollar?

Assuming you mean a 1991 Silver Eagle, proof and uncirculated coins were struck that year. Proof coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint and carry the "S" mintmark, mintage was 511,925 and have a current retail value of $18.00 Uncirculated coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, carry no mintmark and mintage was 7,191,066 with current retail value of $17.00


What does the word argent mean in silver coins?

argent (AU) is the latin word for silver.


Did they have 1834 silver coins?

It would depend on who you mean by "they", but up until the mid 20th century, silver had been used to make coins for over two thousand years.


How much is a 1941-1943 US quarter worth?

If you are referring to two separate coins, they are both high mintage WWII dates and are only worth the silver they contain -- currently about $1.25 each. If you mean you have a 2-headed coin with those dates, this is a novelty item with a value of a couple dollars.


1988 silver dollar?

If you mean a 1988 Silver Eagle only Proof and bullion coins were struck in that year. From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the "S" mintmark and have a current retail value of $40.00. Bullion Silver Eagle coins dated 1988 were also struck at San Francisco but do not have mintmarks, the value of these coins depends on the spot price of silver at time of sale. As of today 3-27-11 it's about $37.32


How much is a 1988 liberty silver dallor worth?

If you mean a 1988 Silver Eagle, only Proof and bullion coins were struck in that year. From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the "S" mintmark and have a current retail value of $20.00. Bullion Silver Eagle coins dated 1988 were also struck at San Francisco but do not have mintmarks, the value of these coins depends on the spot price of silver at time of sale. As of today it's about $18.30.


What does coin silver mean?

It refers to the purity of silver. In the United States, when some coins were still made of silver, they were 90% silver with 10% copper.


What does date set mean in coin terms?

A date set is one coin from each year that type of coin was made using the most common highest mintage lower value coins.


How much silver in a 2001 liberty dollar?

If you mean a American Silver Eagle bullion coin dated 2001?. All ASE coins are 1 ounce of silver


How do you get money in the game corner SoulSilver?

If you mean coins, you can only win them in the English soul silver but you can buy them in the Japanese version of soul silver.


What is the value of a mint condition 1990 fine silver dollar?

If you mean a 1990 Silver Eagle only Proof and bullion coins were struck in that year. From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the "S" mintmark and have a current retail value of $20.00. Bullion Silver Eagle coins dated 1990 were also struck at San Francisco but do not have mintmarks, the value of these coins depends on the spot price of silver at time of sale. As of today it's about $17.50.


What were the first coins made from?

It depends on what you mean by the "first". The first known coins were Lydian, and made from electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of silver and gold that was further alloyed with added silver and copper. The first US coins were Half Cents & Cents made from solid copper.