Coin Community Family of Web Sites Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors
300,000 items to help build your collection! Specializing in Modern Numismatics Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors Royal Canadian Mint products, Canadian, Polish, American, and world coins and banknotes. Royal Estate Auctions - $1 Coin AuctionsVancouvers #1 Coin and Paper Money Dealer Coin, Banknote and Medal Collectors's Online Mall
Search Coin Community
Coin Community Time
Be a Site Supporter
Make a Coin Community donation with your PayPal balance or any major credit card!
General
Facebook Pinterest Youtube Channel Stamp Forum Coin Forum Mints Spot Prices Numismatic Search Engine Numismatic Glossary Numismatic Articles Numismatic Event Calendar Numismatic People Appraising A Coin Collection Advertise Here Contact Us
CCF Recommended
eBay Amazon MA-Shops
US Coins & Currency
US Coin Facts US Colonial Coins US Mint Sets US Proof Sets US Pattern Coins US Coin Grading US Coin History US Classic Commemorative Facts US Paper Money Facts
Australian Coins
Perth Mint NCLT Mintages Perth Mint Coin Programs Perth Mint Latest Releases
Canadian Coins
Canadian Coin Facts Canadian Coin Grading Canadian Commemoratives
eBay Coin Shopping
Search CCF Members
eBay Tools eBay Coin Search Engine eBay Coin Categories All eBay Categories eBay / CCF Member List eBay / CCF Member Sales Popular Items Error Coins US Error Coins US Cheap Coins US Hot Coins US Most Watched Coins Aussie Cheap Coins Aussie Hot Coins Aussie Most Watched Coins Canadian Cheap Coins Canadian Hot Coins Canadian Most Watched Coins Ancient Cheap Coins Ancient Hot Coins Ancient Most Watched Coins World Cheap Coins World Hot Coins World Most Watched Coins eBay Coins By Type eBay Coins By Year
Active Users
There are currently 100,632 users on this website.
Stuff for Members
Recent Forum Topics
Last 100 Active Topics Last 100 New Topics
New CCF Member Sales
For Sale: 1943 -S Steel Lincoln Wheat CentCoin And Paper Money Books For SaleFor Sale - Silver Dimes Below MeltFor Sale Silver EaglesFor Sale: My Numismatic Book CollectionFor Sale: 2011 Canada Specimen SetsCoin Community Selling Rules - Updated June 5, 2025Coin Community Selling Questions
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

Home Member CCF Sales Member eBay Sales New Posts Unanswered Search Tutorials FAQ Rules

This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.

Welcome Guest! Registering and/or logging in will remove the anchor (bottom) ads. It's Free!
All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum

How To Tell If I Have Silver Proof Coin

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 4 / Views: 7,466Next Topic  
Tdm
New Member

United Kingdom
1 Posts
 Posted 11/20/2018  12:13 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Tdm to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I have a 1918 representation of the people act 50p coin, it is very shiny and was wondering how I can tell if its a silver proof?
NumisRob
Bedrock of the Community
NumisRob's Avatar
United Kingdom
17951 Posts
 Posted 11/20/2018  1:25 pm  Show Profile   Check NumisRob's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add NumisRob to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Hello and

A silver proof is unlikely to have got into circulation.

A silver coin will look distinctively whiter than a cupro-nickel coin, and should have frosted designs on the obverse and reverse.

You can also try the tissue test!
https://www.coincommunity.com/colle...sue-test.asp
My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596
My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710
Report this Post to the Staff  Go to Top of Page
SilverDollar2017
Pillar of the Community
SilverDollar2017's Avatar
United States
8715 Posts
 Posted 11/20/2018  1:26 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SilverDollar2017 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Report this Post to the Staff  Go to Top of Page
jbuck
Moderator
Learn More...
jbuck's Avatar
United States
188770 Posts
 Posted 11/20/2018  2:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Coin Collector Since 1978How-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinAvatarHow-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinOld AvatarHow-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-Coin7070How-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinEisenhowerHow-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinAustraliaHow-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinCanadaHow-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinWorldHow-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinCCF Members on eBayHow-To-Tell-If-I-Have-Silver-Proof-CoinCCF eBay Search Engine
Report this Post to the Staff  Go to Top of Page
Debrajc
Pillar of the Community
Debrajc's Avatar
United States
4211 Posts
 Posted 11/23/2018  7:01 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Debrajc to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
tdm and yes a picture would help, but it's not likely
Report this Post to the Staff  Go to Top of Page
  Previous TopicReplies: 4 / Views: 7,466Next Topic  

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum



Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today! Shop CCF Members on eBay!The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.eBay Coin DealsShop for APMEX Bullion on eBay!
    


View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics



Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us  |  Advertise Here  |  Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum © 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Forums
It took 0.21 seconds to rattle this change. Forums