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About Dan Moore
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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library,
and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just
about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current
price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So,
with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value
any U.S. coin you have.
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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
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Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
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Coin Collecting - Silver eagle weight variables
Expert: Dan Moore - 11/4/2009
Question
Hello,
I know what the government says a one ounce eagle should weigh (31.01 grams)
But recently I weighed all my silver eagle coins, only to find they range from 31.1-31.7!
And the 31.7 is a proof eagle in a government case.
I have measured the coins mm and that is correct.
Can you please tell me what the correct weight range is before I should worry about a counterfeit.
Thank you, a concerned buyer and seller
Answer
Barry,
One Troy ounce is 31.1 grams, so all these silver eagles should weigh that -- no more than about a 1/10 gram variance should be allowed.
As for the proof eagle -- was that the weight while still in the plastic capsule? If so, that is probably right.
Dan
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