92.5% vs 80.0% silver
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92.5% vs 80.0% silver
GeorgeV 50 cent the date is worn off completely. I know 1919 is 92.5% later dates are 80.0%.Weights are only .04 grams apart. Any ideas on how to tell the 92.5 from the 80.0?
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Re: 92.5% vs 80.0% silver
Just the "ring" when it's dropped on a table will tell you. More Ag, the higher the pitch.
Bill in Burl
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Re: 92.5% vs 80.0% silver
Thanks for that assist Bill in burl ,from bill in Dundas Cheers
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Re: 92.5% vs 80.0% silver
really... never thought of that... need to try!Bill in Burl wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 2:47 pmJust the "ring" when it's dropped on a table will tell you. More Ag, the higher the pitch.