Sparky
Sep 14 2006, 01:48 AM
I have seen several descriptions of parker caps indicating that the cap is coin silver. I am not exaclty sure what that means in terms of content. I would assume it is less than sterling silver, but does anyone know for sure?
Thanks.
Richard
Sep 14 2006, 02:43 AM
Sterling is .925 fine silver, usually alloyed with copper. Coin silver is .900 fine, usually alloyed with copper or zinc.
Sparky
Sep 14 2006, 07:29 AM
Thank you!
smbaugh
Sep 14 2006, 12:17 PM
And it's called "coin" silver because it is the percentage of silver used in the old silver coins. Bored artisan/sailors hammered silver quarters into rings in the South Pacific during WWII. My Dad still wears his....
Steve
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