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<p>[QUOTE="19Lyds, post: 787249, member: 15929"]Aside from the physical appearance of a silver coin vs a copper nickel clad coin, the only other positive method of determining this would be to view the edge of the coin. The copper nickel clad coins will have a bright coppery edge. The Proof set lens open easily enough and coins are easily removed and examined.</p><p> </p><p>Weight would be another consideration since the 90% Silver coins WILL weigh more than their Copper Nickel clad counterparts. Its a small amount but it is detectable.</p><p> </p><p>2009 Territorial Quarter Cn Lens w/quarters weighs 79.4 grams</p><p>2009 Territorial Quarter Silver lens w/quarters weighs 82.1 grams</p><p> </p><p>Of course you need a coin scale but these can be had for less than $30.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="19Lyds, post: 787249, member: 15929"]Aside from the physical appearance of a silver coin vs a copper nickel clad coin, the only other positive method of determining this would be to view the edge of the coin. The copper nickel clad coins will have a bright coppery edge. The Proof set lens open easily enough and coins are easily removed and examined. Weight would be another consideration since the 90% Silver coins WILL weigh more than their Copper Nickel clad counterparts. Its a small amount but it is detectable. 2009 Territorial Quarter Cn Lens w/quarters weighs 79.4 grams 2009 Territorial Quarter Silver lens w/quarters weighs 82.1 grams Of course you need a coin scale but these can be had for less than $30.[/QUOTE]
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