Coin and Paper Money Collecting/2005 P Kansas (Silver ?)

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Hey dan i recently came accross the same coin that someone asked you about in 2009.  I was wondering if there is any other way to tell if the coin is actually silver or not.  Pleas let me know

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Ryan davis

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Ryan,

The only silver ones will have an "S" mintmark and be mirrored proof coins.

If it is not an "S" mint, it is likely one of those silver plated ones you se on TV -- totally worthless.

Also, a silver quarter will weigh 6.3 grams, whereas a non-silver one will weigh 5.7 grams (as will a silver plated one).

I hope this helps,

Dan

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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.

Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814

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http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm


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