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Coin Edge Test: A Killer Way to Spot Silver Coins and Reveal Hidden Wealth in Your Collection
The numismatic world is filled with secrets, some are buried deep beneath glossy surfaces, and others lie just beneath the rim β that glint of silver truth waiting to be exposed. If you know where to look, the edge of a coin is where its true colors lie, revealing whether itβs silver or an imposter hiding under a false metallic smile.
Today, weβre slicing into that knowledge, not literally (we donβt want to damage anything valuable), but with a few twisted, manual steps that leave no room for deception. We call it the Coin Edge Test.
Many silver coins, particularly those produced in certain regions or years, have a particular appearance along the edge. Itβs simple: if you want to test whether your coin is silver, just give it a careful, intimate examination. This isnβt a job for gloves β you need to feel that edge like youβre searching for a pulse.
Most genuine silver coins are uniform all the way through, unlike modern clad coins that scream their fakeness with an uglyβ¦
