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In 1869, the 5 cent coin you are looking at is likely a shield nickel. In which case the coin is a copper-nickel composition (75% copper and 25% nickel). In the same year there was also a half dime, and that was made out of 90% silver and 10% copper. The Shield nickel is the same size and shape as today's nickels, just a different design
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What is the value of a 1971 silver US quarter?
The last silver quarters were dated 1964. Your coin is made of copper-nickel and is worth 25 cents.
Is a 1922 Silver Dollar coin all silver?
No it's 90% silver and 10% copper with out the copper the coin would be to soft to use
What is the value of a quarter dollar silver coin 1776-1976 us coin?
Face value- 25 cents. Those are not silver unless it is specially struck proof set coin. Look at the edge, you should see copper on an ordinary quarter.
What is a 1935 non copper it might be silver penny worth?
The US Mint produced only copper cents in 1935. If I may, I suggest you examine the coin again to be certain it is a coin from the USA and then post a new question concerning it.
What is the worth of a 1973 silver half dollar?
No Kennedy half dollar dated 1973 was struck in silver, all are copper-nickel coins. Unless it's a proof coin, the value is 50 cents.
What 1869 silver coin has 3 roman numerals on it?
The USA 3 Cents coin, issued 1851 to 1889. Two versions of the silver 1869 coin > The 14mm size coin has a star on the other side. The 18mm size coin has a portrait on the other side.
What 1869 silver coin has 3 Roman numeral ones on it?
United States of America 3 Cents
What is the nickel 5 cents coin made of?
The nickel 5 cents coin is made of a combination of copper and nickel, with 75% copper and 25% nickel. It gives the coin its characteristic silver color.
What is the value of a 1971 silver US quarter?
The last silver quarters were dated 1964. Your coin is made of copper-nickel and is worth 25 cents.
What is the value of a 1972 un peso Mexican silver coin?
considered common, this copper/nickel coin is worth about 10 cents
Is a 1922 Silver Dollar coin all silver?
No it's 90% silver and 10% copper with out the copper the coin would be to soft to use
What is the value of a quarter dollar silver coin 1776-1976 us coin?
Face value- 25 cents. Those are not silver unless it is specially struck proof set coin. Look at the edge, you should see copper on an ordinary quarter.
What percentage of copper is in a coin minted in 1962?
The percentage of any metal in a coin would depend entirely on the coin and the country it came from. An Australian 1962 "copper" coin (bronze) contains 97% copper. An Australian 1962 "silver" coin (cupro-nickel) contains 40% copper. A British 1962 "copper" coin (bronze) contains 97% copper. A British 1962 "silver" coin (cupro-nickel) contains 75% copper. An American 1962 "copper" (bronze) 1¢ coin contains 95% copper An American 1962 "nickel" 5¢ coin is actually 75% copper An American 1962 silver coin is 10% copper, with the rest silver.
What would happen if a copper coin were kept immersed in a solution of silver nitrate write the word equation also?
If a copper coin is kept immersed in a solution of silver nitrate, a chemical reaction would occur where silver replaces copper in the solution, forming copper nitrate and silver metal. The word equation for this reaction would be: Copper (solid) + Silver nitrate (solution) → Copper nitrate (solution) + Silver (solid)
What is a 1935 non copper it might be silver penny worth?
The US Mint produced only copper cents in 1935. If I may, I suggest you examine the coin again to be certain it is a coin from the USA and then post a new question concerning it.
How much money can you get for a 1938 dime?
The silver value of the coin is $1.25 as of today and that's likely what you could sell it for.
What is the value of a 1960 Canadian cent?
Anywhere from 2 cents to $2.50. In the future, PLEASE add a description or condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
