The best way to tell silver from aluminum is weight. The density of silver is, almost, 4x greater.
Density of aluminum = about 0.1lb/cubic inch.
Density of silver = about 0.38lb/cubic inch.
One way is to figure out the density of the coin. The other is to find a silver coin which is about the size of that coin and to see if this coin weighs about the same amount in your hand.
Density of aluminum = about 0.1lb/cubic inch.
Density of silver = about 0.38lb/cubic inch.
One way is to figure out the density of the coin. The other is to find a silver coin which is about the size of that coin and to see if this coin weighs about the same amount in your hand.





















