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steve199 Pillar of the Community United States 1882 Posts	Posted 07/27/2010 12:16 pm Quote: I have heard that these will only be available through dealers. This is the first one I've seen in anyone's hands. John, these are not made by the US mint. They are made by private mints, and have been for years, in various sizes (including 1 troy pound). Perhaps you are thinking about the 5 oz silver quarters the mint is going to put out this year. Report this Post to the Staff
train New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 08/11/2010 11:19 pm All one half pound coins weigh in at 8 troy ounces. They put one half pound on it and make them 8 troy ounces - Why I have no clue at all, but his is the way it is done. The one pounder is only 12 troy ounces so - you tell me. Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyzzz9949 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/24/2011 9:16 pm I just purchased a washington mint half pound silver eagle, I put it on the scale and it weighed 8.8oz. It also has a serial number on the rim of the coin, can anyone tell me a value of this coin? Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 07:56 am A few weeks ago I sold the one I have posted here. I got $212 for it, for a little over $100 profit. I liked the coin, but I like the money too. Of course I just bought more coins. Seems liked I checked the Washington mint site and these were in the $300 range new. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 1:54 pm Quote: I put it on the scale and it weighed 8.8oz. At 8 troy ounces, your piece can be valued by multiplying silver spot price times 8 = around $220. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
jimmyzzz9949 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 7:27 pm my coin has a serial number on the rim, how do I check and see what that number means?, this coin is the half pound silver eagle, dated 1989 and has the washington mint stamped on it, does this mean it was really minted there or just a replica?, Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 01/26/2011 07:28 am These are private mint, they have nothing to do with the U.S. (government) mint. The Washington mint (private mint) sells them at premium to collectors. Once these coins are out in the secondary market they are sold near what ever silver is selling at. They do make a half pound (8oz) and a one pound version. I would have to check but I think the pound version is troy pound (12 oz) I do think your coin if dated 1989 was made then. Originally there should have been a Certificate of Origin COA with it to correspond with the serial number. Report this Post to the Staff
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