Silver planchent 1950 half-crown?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Bluntflame, Jul 7, 2019.

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  1. Bluntflame

    Bluntflame Well-Known Member

    I will post the acid test in a little. I will not reply till then.
     
    Bluntflame, Jul 7, 2019
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  3. George McClellan

    George McClellan Active Member

    I like the ones with INDIAE IMPERATOR!
     
    George McClellan, Jul 7, 2019
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  4. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Agree with Paddy. These cupro nickel coins can look like silver.
    All of these tests are not conclusive.
    The cupro nickel and 50% silver half crowns (1920-1946)
    weigh almost the same. It doesn't look like silver to me which
    has a different patina. While it is possible, it was 4 years that silver planchet had to be hanging around before being struck in 1950.
     
    Michael K, Jul 7, 2019
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  5. TheFinn

    TheFinn Well-Known Member

    Why would you damage a coin? This is something done at pawn shops!
     
    TheFinn, Jul 7, 2019
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  6. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    If you do your test, it will drastically lower the value of whatever you have. Simpler to take it to a jeweler or college and have it weighed and then if it is something you will not have ruined the value.
     
    Kentucky, Jul 7, 2019
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  7. TheGame

    TheGame Well-Known Member

    You'd have to do a specific gravity test or XRF to confirm the composition. British coins don't change weight when the composition changes.
     
    TheGame, Jul 8, 2019
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