Hello all- New here and could use some help identifying this coin. I've looked all over different sites and tons and tons of photos and can't find it anywhere. I got it super cheap so I'm concerned it's one of those "too good to be true" purchases. It weighs 99 grams or 3.5 ounces and the "sterling" stamp on the edge looks professional and not hand scratched, but since I can't find anything like it, I'd love a more informed opinion. Thanks.
Not trying to be "master of the obvious" but it looks like you have a genuine Canadian Service Medal in sterling silver that was given to Ernest Noel in 1993. There are a few different types listed on eBay right now for around $50-200. I'd say at the very least you have 3.5 oz of sterling silver. I'd keep it if I got it for melt or below, just because it's pretty cool. EDIT: Also, I forgot to say this - PLEASE do not hold your coins like that. Edges only, my friend, edges only. You're gonna put fingerprints all over that nice silver medal...
Ahhhhh ok. I'm two weeks new to coin collecting and I'm only after the silver content. From what I've been reading, I'm more of a silver bug than a numismatic and prefer to stick to American silver coins. But I got this for $10 and figured I couldn't pass up that much free silver if it was legit. Thanks for the info. EDIT: Will do. I already ordered some gloves. =|8^)
Two small things...99 g is 3.18 ounces since precious metals are weighed by Troy ounces which are 31.1 g to the ounce and 2) don't bother with the gloves, they make you clumsy and can still scratch the surface, better to train yourself to handle coins by the edges...welcome to CoinTalk
