1992-2002 Proof Kennedy Halves (11) Silver Content?

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man2004 Valued Member United States 338 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 01:04 am I was offerred some 90% silver locally. The lot includes Washington quarters, Walkers, Franklins, and Kennedy halves including 11 proofs (1992-S through 2002-S). Everything is pre-1965 except the 11 proofs. I noticed that the 11 proofs ($5.50) are included the total face value for the 90% silver calculation. How are 90% proof S-mint Kennedy halves distinguished from clad proofs? It could be a jackpot or a bust! Report this Post to the Staff

Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 01:28 am The edge reeding is silver. Clad Proofs have cladding like normal You mentioned Kennedy's, remember only 64 is 90%, 65-70 is only 40%. Otherwise if price is slightly above melt jump on it! Edited by Crazyb0 08/26/2017 01:43 am Report this Post to the Staff
man2004 Valued Member United States 338 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 02:02 am Excellent proints! Sometimes I miss sight of the forest through the trees! Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 03:36 am ~~As far as I know, the '92-'02 Kennedy S-mint proofs are CuNi clad and not silver. The date helps in distinguishing them above looking at the edge.~~ Wow, I don't know what I was thinking. I've had at least one of those silver proof sets. Brain fart! Carry on... In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Edited by spru 08/26/2017 6:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff
man2004 Valued Member United States 338 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 04:25 am NGC shows both 90% silver Kennedy proofs and CuNi Kennedy proofs were minted in San Francisco for the dates I listed. I actually thought the same thing until I looked it up. I almost told the seller that they are definitely CuNi. But, all the coins are in 2 x 2's. So, I would have to ask if they can be removed to look at the edges. Maybe a magnet would be helpful too. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 08:38 am Magnet won't help, it doesn't react to coppernickel or silver, but the tissue test would work with them in the 2X2's. Single layer of tissue paper over them. If they look WHITE through the tissue they are silver, if the are dull or gray they are clad. Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 09:51 am Report this Post to the Staff
man2004 Valued Member United States 338 Posts	Posted 08/26/2017 4:01 pm Another good point. I completely forgot about the tissue test I should have pics next week. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 12:48 am Sounds like a good deal. Looking forward to the photos. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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