Jordan0693 Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 I own a 1899 1 double from guernesey and it is silver or I suspect is silver but on one side the silver has peeled off and shows the normal bronze coin underneath and I was wondering why it has silver on it as I also own a 1903 version too and that one is bronze, I have searched but their isn't any information about a silver version. Quote
Peckris Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 It is quite common to find coins that at some time in their life have been coated with 'silver' (often actually chrome or mercury). The fact that one side is peeling to show the underlying 'real' bronze coin. If you weigh it, it will probably be the weight for bronze not silver. Quote
CartwheelTwopence Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 I have some farthings that are the same, one in gold too. A bit of a shame, as often there are collectible coins underneath! Quote
Jordan0693 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Posted December 17, 2014 Thank you for answering and teaching me about the mercury coating, and does anybody know why coins are dipped in mercury Quote
CartwheelTwopence Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 To be honest, I don't really understand it myself! It could be to pass of as say a sixpence, or just to make it look nicer for a collector who realizes it isn't worth very much? Quote
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