BURLIVES said:
Beautiful coins...but as mentioned above don't rub. Silver is NOT silver....Many detectorists are serious , knowledgeable coin collecters. I collected 15 years before I started detecting. We're not haters, were lovers of this hobby and the thrill of getting a pristine coin (like the 2 above) out of the ground without damage is one of the great moments of this hobby. Nothing sucks more than finding a great find to only find out you messed it up. My friend found a VF+ 21-d Merc last year and scraped the back off. A $400 dollar coin became worth 50 bucks ,if that in a second. ERRGGH! These 2 dimes were great collector coins that were worth 20 bucks or more, now maybe just a buck or 2 more over melt. Were not being critical...just experienced hunters wanting you have a great find. Again beautiful dimes!
I KNOW THAT I AM STILL WET BEHIND THE EARS ABOUT TRUE RELIC COINS, BUT THE SENTENCE
ABOUT "SILVER IS NOT SILVER" GOT MY ATTENTION. I HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE.
WHAT IS IN THE COIN TO MAKE IT "NOT SILVER". I TRUELY HAVE NEVER FOUND ANY COIN THAT COMES CLOSE TO THESE IN QUALITY. I HAVE LEARNED HOW TO CLEAN AND CARE FOR THEM BUT,
I NEED A SHORT CLASS ABOUT WHAT THE OLD SILVER COINS ARE MADE OF.
PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME

REALLY ENLIGHTEN ME

THANKS
PROSPECTORMIKEL
[What I meant was that there are coins that are just worth their silver content (junk silver) and those that are worth more(collector coins). These 2 dimes are beautiful collector coins, my comment had nothing to do with weather they were silver or not. A barber dime can be worth a lot of money depending on it's condition. These same 2 coins well worn are really only worth their silver content, in this condition without the scratches they are worth 25 bucks or more. 50 dollars....or 6 dollars. It makes a difference. Also becareful cleaning a coin if you ever have any thought of selling it. A true collector or dealer will pay much less for a cleaned coin. It's like touching up a rare painting , you would leave it alone. The natural patina of a coin through time adds to it's value. Thanks, Burl/quote]