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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Scrap Metal, post: 375011, member: 14629&quot;]You have probably heard this one before, but here goes.&nbsp; I see a lot of coins/tokens at the local flea market that are in boxes of mixed junk.&nbsp; They are sometimes not American coins/tokens.&nbsp; Many are silver or gold in color.&nbsp; Is there a way to determine if they are silver or gold without using special equipment, acids, etc.?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The reason that I ask is because a friend got a gold coin from India in a bag of mixed coins at an auction.&nbsp; It is about 1/4 ounce in weight.&nbsp; He paid $10 for the bag without inspecting the contents.&nbsp; To me it looked much like the flea market stuff.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for your help.&nbsp; I also know enough not to be taken in at a flea market by fly-by-night dealers.&nbsp; I have a dealer that is a member of ANA and some local groups.&nbsp; I&#039;ve been doing business with him for several years for bullion and my American Eagle collection.&nbsp; Thanks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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