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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;-jeffB, post: 5361431, member: 27832&quot;]Not as I understand it. The microstructure of alloys depends heavily on how they&#039;re cooled and worked, but when you melt the metal, it all becomes a uniform solution.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Ah, but they <i>do</i> that, and have been for a long time. From what I&#039;ve read, counterfeiters overseas were melting common pre-1933 US gold and striking it into counterfeits with perfect composition, but in more desirable series, dates, or grades. Who wouldn&#039;t trade three circulated eagles for ten freshly-struck $3 coins, or even thirty $1 golds?</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve seen some of the online fake wholesalers list Morgans <i>both</i> in silver-plated copper/brass and 90% silver. A Sigma tester, or even an XRF gun, would be no help against the latter.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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