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    What to do with counterfeit Florins (or other fakes)?

    Hi all, I've come across numerous fakes in the past. In my time I've maybe up to a dozen or so fake Florins and Shillings. They are quite obviously fakes, they're underweight generally, the strike details are 'blurry' and not as sharp compared to the real deal. Also balance them on one finger...
    • neonuke
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    • 50% 92.5% cast coins counterfeit counterfeits decimal fake fakes florin florins pre predecimal shilling shillings silver sterling underweight
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Fakes & Counterfeits
  2. Alloy

    Would you rather have pure 999 silver or a tarnish-resistant silver alloy?

    Hi all -- Take a look at Argentium Silver to see what I mean. It comes in 935 and 960 fineness. 935 exceeds the sterling standard (925), and 960 exceeds the classic Britannia standard (958). Argentium is much more tarnish resistant than 999 or 9999 fine silver. There are other alloys like...
    • Alloy
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    • argentium silver alloys sterling tarnish
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Silver
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