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Old December 30th 03, 03:09 AM
Jim Seymour
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Paul wrote:
Note: the Jeff's have a smaller % silver content than the other silver coins.


Smaller by weight, but the largest by denomination. War Nickels have
0.056 oz. of silver - meaning only 90 cents face value (18 coins) is
required to get an ounce of silver. Meanwhile a dime from the same era
has 0.072 oz. - meaning you need $1.40 in face value for an ounce of silver.

Stupid trivia, yes. But isn't that what we're all here for?

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Jim Seymour

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