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Halves minted at the San Francisco Mint (S) were 40% but the rim edge is silver looking. Probably a plated coin originally minted at Philadelphia.
Edited by Marv65
10/13/2025 02:19 am
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Your coin was minted in Philadelphia and as such contains no silver.
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The plating mentioned by @marv obscures the evidence of the copper core. Knowing the weight would help you to know for sure. Also, depending on what metal was used for plating, you might find a magnet weakly attracted to this coin now.
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I suspect 'after market' plating after the coin left the mint.
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 with above statements. |
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I agree. Plated.
Also note that 40% silver coins are still clad with a visible core (79% copper & 21% silver), although it can be more difficult to see than the pure copper core of normal CuNi clad.
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Thank you gentlemen for replying.
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I agree with above. Definitely plated.
Errers and Varietys.
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Edited by Brandmeister
10/13/2025 8:20 pm
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nice graphic display Brand.  |
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it may be a good idea to send this coin to PCGS for authentication. Really? After everybody told you it's a plated coin? It does not have an "S" mintmark on it. Only San Fran minted the 40% silvers. A random silver half dollar planchet winding up in the Denver or Philadelphia mints to be accidentally struck and then ending up in your hands is quite a high improbability. Do as you will - it is your money but let us know the results of your adventure. |
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I appreciate the input, but 'because I said so' isn't really a diagnostic. If all the evidence points to the possibility of this coin being authentic but you're certain it's not, there's usually a specific reason why. What is the one thing you're seeing—or not seeing—that outweighs the other evidence?"
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What is the one thing you're seeing—or not seeing—that outweighs the other evidence?" What part of this don't you understand? "It does not have an "S" mintmark on it. Only San Fran minted the 40% silvers." |
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Sure looks plated to me...What is all this evidence that leads you to your silver conclusion?
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Posted 10/13/2025 07:03 am
