Does anyone know if this means that the coin is definitely counterfeit, or were ferromagnetic metals ever used as filler in the remaining 10% of the coin's composition? It was my understanding that copper was used to harden these coins.
silver has a magnetic property, it is said to be para-magnetic.
it does not stick to the magnet like iron or nickle will, but will impeded the movement of the magnet across the surface.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Quote: "Mr. Midnight"silver has a magnetic property, it is said to be para-magnetic.
it does not stick to the magnet like iron or nickle will, but will impeded the movement of the magnet across the surface.
Thank you for the response. I am aware of the paramagnetism of silver, and this is not it. The magnet literally sticks to this coin, and I have not seen that with any silver coins before. My experience, however, is limited, and I'd like to know for sure before I accuse the seller of peddling fake coins.
Could be counterfeit, nickel plated copper. The thin nickel plate would make the coin slightly magnetic. Pictures and diameter/weight as Mr. Midnight said should tell.
Looks like I just need to pay more attention to what I'm bidding on.
I went back to the auction and actually clicked the link for the seller's description. It is indeed described as a "copy" - low grade silver plated with high grade silver. Considering this info was not readily available in the auction itself, I will seek remedy. But ultimately this is me not paying close enough attention - should know better. Considering the final price of the coin, I wasn't the only one fooled.
Status changed to Solved(Kopeika, 6 Dec 2021, 20:53)
