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<p>[QUOTE="Carausius, post: 4944197, member: 76440"]I've heard from several collectors that they taste their silver and gold coins (ancient and modern) to confirm metal content. Apparently, silver and gold have certain flavor profiles. Who knew? I certainly didn't, and I've been collecting for a long time. This made me wonder how widespread this practice may be. Do you taste your coins?</p><p><br /></p><p><b>DISCLAIMER AND PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE</b>: I am NOT recommending this practice. Coins, including ancient coins, may contain potentially harmful metals, like lead. Coins are also exposed to harmful chemicals, substances and metals through cleaning, storage or in-ground deposit.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Carausius, post: 4944197, member: 76440"]I've heard from several collectors that they taste their silver and gold coins (ancient and modern) to confirm metal content. Apparently, silver and gold have certain flavor profiles. Who knew? I certainly didn't, and I've been collecting for a long time. This made me wonder how widespread this practice may be. Do you taste your coins? [B]DISCLAIMER AND PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE[/B]: I am NOT recommending this practice. Coins, including ancient coins, may contain potentially harmful metals, like lead. Coins are also exposed to harmful chemicals, substances and metals through cleaning, storage or in-ground deposit.[/QUOTE]
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