weight with capsule 101gm
diameter 55mm
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Are your Silver Genuine?
How offer are your questing whether your silver collections are genuine. Basically, the
easiest way out is to purchase them from reputation sellers. Other than that, there a few
easy steps in which you can use to check on the authentic of your silver assets.
1. The Ring test
a. Silver usually give a nice ringing sound when it is tapped on. Tapped and
comparing with a similar density genuine silver coin you should be hearing a
high – pitched, clear ringing tone from both coins. A questionable silver, you
would likely be hearing a dull thump sound. There a risk of using this
method, as fine silver are normal soft and during the testing process you
might ding or damage the coin.
2. The magnet test
a. A strong, rare-earth magnet called a Neodymium magnet is usually used for
this testing, in which is easily purchasable in local bullion store or Ebay for
less than $10. Since Silver is not magnetic, placing the magnet on the silver
coin or bar, it should not easily stick to it. And if it does, the piece has a
ferromagnetic core and it is not silver.
b. Sliding test with magnet at a 45 degree angle face of a bar/coin. Normally, it
should be sliding down very slowly, if it sticks or slides very quickly, it not
silver. However, there a few other metals that magnet don’t stick on doesn’t
mean it is silver.
3. The Coin Trust App.
Recently, I happened to come across this app. This App basically relies on ping/ring test.
The app compares the recorded sound of your coin with the pattern of a genuine one.
In this current moment, the app only allows to verify 1oz Krugerrand and 1oz silver Maple
Leaf. This might be a pay App in time to come.
How offer are your questing whether your silver collections are genuine. Basically, the
easiest way out is to purchase them from reputation sellers. Other than that, there a few
easy steps in which you can use to check on the authentic of your silver assets.
1. The Ring test
a. Silver usually give a nice ringing sound when it is tapped on. Tapped and
comparing with a similar density genuine silver coin you should be hearing a
high – pitched, clear ringing tone from both coins. A questionable silver, you
would likely be hearing a dull thump sound. There a risk of using this
method, as fine silver are normal soft and during the testing process you
might ding or damage the coin.
2. The magnet test
a. A strong, rare-earth magnet called a Neodymium magnet is usually used for
this testing, in which is easily purchasable in local bullion store or Ebay for
less than $10. Since Silver is not magnetic, placing the magnet on the silver
coin or bar, it should not easily stick to it. And if it does, the piece has a
ferromagnetic core and it is not silver.
b. Sliding test with magnet at a 45 degree angle face of a bar/coin. Normally, it
should be sliding down very slowly, if it sticks or slides very quickly, it not
silver. However, there a few other metals that magnet don’t stick on doesn’t
mean it is silver.
3. The Coin Trust App.
Recently, I happened to come across this app. This App basically relies on ping/ring test.
The app compares the recorded sound of your coin with the pattern of a genuine one.
In this current moment, the app only allows to verify 1oz Krugerrand and 1oz silver Maple
Leaf. This might be a pay App in time to come.
Monday, 25 May 2015
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Fatman dollar YSK
year 1914. nice detail. long awaiting to own one of these pcs. Finally!!! It doesn't come cheap.
Monday, 20 April 2015
strait settlement / malaya silver coins
These silver coins area part of singapore history. very nice detail.
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Mexico silver coin
Mexico Onza 1979 Silver Bullion Casa De Moneda “Peso”
Date: 1979
Mint Mark: Mo (Mexico City)
Mintage: 6,104,000
Country of origin: Mexico
Composition: 92.5% silver (presumably 7.5% copper)
Size: 41.7 mm diameter, 3.2 mm thick
Weight: 33.625 (1 oz ASW)
Other details: There are two varieties of the 1979 onza. The Type I is the most common, and it has a slightly higher placement for the word “Una” relative to the other design elements. The Type II has a lower placement and is slightly rarer. Since I don’t have others to compare to, I presume that this is the common Type I (it certainly seems to match all of those that I found pictures for on eBay).
The onza had a very irregular mintage history. It is fairly common from 1978, 1979, and 1980, but was first minted in 1949. When mintage was resumed in the 90′s, the pattern changed and the coin’s composition switched from sterling to 0.999. Those bullion pieces were minted as purely non-circulating coins.
1947/1948 Mexican Silver 5 Pesos (Cuauhtemoc)
| 1947 Mo | 5,110,000 |
| 1948 Mo | 26,740,000 |
| Composition: | Silver |
| Fineness: | 0.9000 |
| Weight(g): | 30.0000g |
| Weight(Oz): | 0.96 Oz |
| Net Content: | 0.87 Oz (27.00g) |
| Bullion Value: | $14.73 |
| Diameter: | 40.00mm |
| Type: | Mexican Silver 5 Pesos (Cuauhtemoc) | ||
| Origin: | Mexico | Cat. Num.: | KM# 465 |
| Era / Ruler: | United States | Face Value: | 5 Pesos |
| Issued from: | 1947 | Issued until: | 1948 |
| Alignment: | Coin | Desgr. / Engr.: | |
| Subject: | Cuauhtemoc | ||
| Obverse: | National arms, eagle left | ||
| Reverse: | Head with headdress left | ||
This silver five peso coin was struck in Mexico only for two years 1947-1948. Cuauhtemoc was the last Aztec emperor, born 1495, died 1522. This handsome large silver crown typifies the coiners art at its best. Reverse depicts the Mexican coat of arms; an eagle sitting on a cactus holding a snake. Weight 30.5 grams, 40mm diameter, struck Mexico City Mint.
Monday, 30 March 2015
1965 Silver Swiss Franc (UNC)
1965 Silver Swiss Franc (UNC)
| Type: | Silver Swiss Franc | ||
| Origin: | Switzerland | ||
| Era / Ruler: | Swiss Confederation | Face Value: | 1 Franc |
| Issued from: | 1875 | Issued until: | 1967 |
| Alignment: | Coin | Desgr. / Engr.: | A. Bovy |
| Obverse: | Standing Helvetia with lance and shield within star border | ||
| Reverse: | Value, date within wreath | ||
| Edge: | Reeded | ||
| Year: | 1965 |
| Mint: | Bern |
| Mintage: | 5,032,000 |
usa mogan and peace dollar
USA mogan and peace dollar
below are extracted from the above slab
Mogan dollar 1884-O mint
Peace dollar year1922 S /1924
Friday, 19 December 2014
Battle of the Coral Sea 1/2 OZ 2014
This first air-sea battle in the Pacific repelled a Japanese invasion force that, if successful, could have isolated Australia from its allies. Instead, Japan was turned back without achieving its objective; this battle served as a major turning point in the Pacific War.
The coin’s reverse features a representation of the Southern Cross and the American flag with a naval ship sailing in the foreground. The design includes the inscription BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA, WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her 2014 year-date, and the monetary denomination of AUD$0.50
| Denomination: | AUD $0.50 |
| Minimum Gross Weight: | 15.591 g |
| Diameter: | 32 mm |
| Maximum Thickness: | 3.10 mm |
| Fineness: | 99.9% |
American Silver Eagle - 1 oz proof 1986 S mint
From 1986-1992, proof American Silver Eagle coins were minted at the San Francisco facility and included the "S" mint mark. From 1993 through 2000, they were produced in Philadelphia and featured the "P" mint mark. A special 10th anniversary coin was also struck from West Point in 1995 and included the "W" mint mark. Since 2001, the Proof Silver Eagle coin has been minted in West Point and bear the "W" mint mark.
Proof American Silver Eagle Mintages 1986-S 1,446,778 1987-S 904,732 1988-S 557,370 1989-S 617,694 1990-S 695,510 1991-S 511,924 1992-S 498,543 1993-P 405,913 1994-P 372,168 1995-P 407,822 1995-W 30,125* 1996-P 498,293 1997-P 435,350 1998-P 450,728 1999-P 549,330 2000-P 600,743 2001-W 746,398 2002-W 647,342 2003-W 747,831 2004-W 801,602 2005-W 816,663 2006-P 248,875 2006-W 1,092,477** 2007-W 821,759 2008-W 700,979 2009 No Proofs Minted 2010-W 860,000 2011-W 950,000** 2011-P 100,000
| Proof American Silver Eagle Mintages | |
|---|---|
| 1986-S | 1,446,778 |
| 1987-S | 904,732 |
| 1988-S | 557,370 |
| 1989-S | 617,694 |
| 1990-S | 695,510 |
| 1991-S | 511,924 |
| 1992-S | 498,543 |
| 1993-P | 405,913 |
| 1994-P | 372,168 |
| 1995-P | 407,822 |
| 1995-W | 30,125* |
| 1996-P | 498,293 |
| 1997-P | 435,350 |
| 1998-P | 450,728 |
| 1999-P | 549,330 |
| 2000-P | 600,743 |
| 2001-W | 746,398 |
| 2002-W | 647,342 |
| 2003-W | 747,831 |
| 2004-W | 801,602 |
| 2005-W | 816,663 |
| 2006-P | 248,875 |
| 2006-W | 1,092,477** |
| 2007-W | 821,759 |
| 2008-W | 700,979 |
| 2009 | No Proofs Minted |
| 2010-W | 860,000 |
| 2011-W | 950,000** |
| 2011-P | 100,000 |
Monday, 27 October 2014
2014 5 oz Silver Armenia 1000 Drams Noah’s Ark
Contains 5 oz of .999 fine Silver.
Specifications
| Year: | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Grade Service: | None |
| Denomination: | 1,000 Dram |
| Mint Mark: | None |
| Metal Content: | 5 troy oz |
| Purity: | .999 |
| Manufacturer: | Geiger |
| Thickness: | 5.7 mm |
| Diameter: |
60.2 mm
|
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
2015 1 oz Silver Somalian Elephant
The Silver Somalian Elephant coins feature beautiful renditions of the majestic creature and the 2015 coin is no different showcasing two elephants roaming the African savannah. Add some grace to your collection with these 1 oz .999 fine Silver coins!
Since 2004, the African Wildlife Series has focused on these captivating, yet endangered Somalian Elephants, which are shown in exquisite detail on the reverse. The obverse bears the heraldic symbol of the Somalian Republic, year of mintage and monetary value. Struck at the Bavarian State Mint in Munich, Germany, these 2015 Silver Somalia African Elephant coins are a legal tender in Somalia and are valued at 100 Shillings.
Date collected 21/10/14
Since 2004, the African Wildlife Series has focused on these captivating, yet endangered Somalian Elephants, which are shown in exquisite detail on the reverse. The obverse bears the heraldic symbol of the Somalian Republic, year of mintage and monetary value. Struck at the Bavarian State Mint in Munich, Germany, these 2015 Silver Somalia African Elephant coins are a legal tender in Somalia and are valued at 100 Shillings.
Date collected 21/10/14
Sunday, 12 October 2014
2013 1 oz Silver Tuvalu Mythical Creatures Griffin Proof
Specifications
Year:
|
2013
|
|---|---|
Grade:
|
Proof
|
Grade Service:
|
None
|
Denomination:
|
$1 (AUD)
|
Mint Mark:
|
P - Perth Mint
|
Metal Content:
|
1 troy oz
|
Purity:
|
.999
|
Manufacturer:
|
Perth Mint
|
Thickness:
|
4 mm
|
Diameter:
|
40.6 mm
|
This coin portrays a colored griffin against the backdrop of a mountain peak and sky. Included in the design is the inscription "griffin" and the monetary denomination. The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
2013 1 oz Silver Tuvalu Mythical Creatures Unicorn Proof
Specifications
| Year: | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Proof |
| Grade Service: | None |
| Denomination: | $1 (AUD) |
| Mint Mark: | P - Perth Mint |
| Metal Content: | 1 troy oz |
| Purity: | .999 |
| Manufacturer: | Perth Mint |
| Thickness: | 4 mm |
| Diameter: | 40.6 mm |
This coin portrays a colored unicorn against the backdrop of a forest scene and castle. Included in the design is the inscription "unicorn" and the monetary denomination. The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
1 oz silver coin - 2014 Armenian Noah's Ark
The obverse of the Noah's Ark coin displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia along with the value of 500 DRAM and the issuing year beneath it. The weight 1 Oz and Ag .999 are noted along the right and the hallmark LEV of the Leipziger Edelmetall Verarbeitung (Leipzig Precious Metals Factory) is on the left, all of this in encircled with the words REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA in both Armenian and English. The reverse of the Noahs Ark coin was designed by Eduard Kurghinyan and displays a dove in flight with an olive branch and Noahs Ark floating on the flood waters in front of the mountain Ararat and the rising sun.
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