Posted 04/17/2018 6:16 pm
I can understand why you asked about authenticity.
It looks a bit too good to be true.
A classic case, where XRF testing would be almost conclusive in providing proof.
Have a talk with your local friendly scrap jewelry buyer or bullion dealer. If they are worth their salt, they should have a hand held instrument, to protect themselves against fraudulent customers. They will be mainly looking for trace metals that have not been electroylytically refined out, and thus provide a characteristic diagnostic.
Confirming the purity of the silver would be a secondary consideration in this case.
They may charge a small fee, which would be justified in this case.
A Third Party Grader who is able to grade hammered coins, may also have an XRF instrument to confirm authenticity. If they don't, then do not go to that TPG again.
Question:-
Is it possible to go to a specialist grader of U.S. coins, but to test the metal only, and give their opinion?
It looks a bit too good to be true.
A classic case, where XRF testing would be almost conclusive in providing proof.
Have a talk with your local friendly scrap jewelry buyer or bullion dealer. If they are worth their salt, they should have a hand held instrument, to protect themselves against fraudulent customers. They will be mainly looking for trace metals that have not been electroylytically refined out, and thus provide a characteristic diagnostic.
Confirming the purity of the silver would be a secondary consideration in this case.
They may charge a small fee, which would be justified in this case.
A Third Party Grader who is able to grade hammered coins, may also have an XRF instrument to confirm authenticity. If they don't, then do not go to that TPG again.
Question:-
Is it possible to go to a specialist grader of U.S. coins, but to test the metal only, and give their opinion?
Edited by sel_69l
04/17/2018 6:28 pm
04/17/2018 6:28 pm
