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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BUncirculated, post: 1536626, member: 29581&quot;]First off, there is the possibility that silver, quarter planchets still existed at the Mint in 1965 after the Mint decided to not use silver in denominations less than half dollars and also to reduce the amount of silver used in half dollar planchets from .36169 ounces to .1479 ounces beginning in 1965. So for a quarter to be struck on a silver planchet, which had not been recycled for use in other coinage or even in the reduced silver half dollars, the planchet would still be the same specs of 6.25 grams in weight, .18084 ounces of silver, with a diameter of 24.3 mm.</p><p><br /></p><p>Secondly, why would you take this to a jeweler rather than a numismatist expert who would better be able to tell you whether it&#039;s genuine or plated? That would be the same as taking your car to a cardiologist to change the alternator. </p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, this thread, is one of many that pop up here at CT, as well as many other numismatic forums, claiming to have silver 1965 quarter. So you can understand the skepticism of the members here over your claim. </p><p><br /></p><p>Many of us have suggested you submit this coin to either PCGS or NGC, the top two TPGs, for authentication. That would really be the best way to find out it this is indeed a 90% silver quarter dated 1965. But the quickest way would be to place this coin on a scale and weigh it. As I stated, a 90% silver quarter woul weigh 6.25 grams. A clad quarter, copper-nickel clad, will weigh 5.67 grams.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry but the word of a jeweler is really not carrying much weight with coin collectors.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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