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harrison2 Pillar of the Community Mexico 1304 Posts	Posted 09/27/2011 1:02 pm The seller says what looks like places where the medal is flaking off it's plating is really toning and the medal really is 925 sterling silver. (Does it say 925S?) I have no doubt that the medal is marked that way...but the medal does look to be "flaking" off some sort of plating, not "toning." Opinions? Report this Post to the Staff

D Pillar of the Community Canada 899 Posts	Posted 09/27/2011 7:02 pm From the pictures I agree, looks like plating coming off....Natural toning would certainly cover more of the coin.. Report this Post to the Staff
harrison2 Pillar of the Community Mexico 1304 Posts	Posted 09/27/2011 8:52 pm I agree, my question is, this is a nearly 10 oz medal that regularly sells for 3-400 dollar (according to spot price) if it is indeed plated, wouldn't it have a bad rep for NOT really being a big hunk of silver? (Search 1974 Iceland medal and you'll find other examples) Report this Post to the Staff
ilikeikes Pillar of the Community United States 1205 Posts	Posted 09/28/2011 5:42 pm yes, google for look-alikes...should help! Report this Post to the Staff
Gordon New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 10/19/2011 02:03 am I was able to find references to 925 stainless steel products. Such as this example for jewelry; "fashion agate silver bracelet, rhodium plated, 925 silver/brass/stainless steel/alloy jewelry". From the appearance of your piece, I would be skeptical of much silver content. Still an interesting item - Gordon Report this Post to the Staff
harrison2 Pillar of the Community Mexico 1304 Posts	Posted 10/19/2011 10:11 am I have seen these go for $300 on a regular basis, right at its melt value. Based on these photos, I'd be real hesitant to bite on any of those! Report this Post to the Staff
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