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900 silver is the hallmark that was used on silver mostly before the 19th century mostly in Europe. It has also been denotated for use as coin or standard silver. 900 silver is at least 90% pure silver and was used for coins and fine jewelry. These hallmarks were not used in the US because laws requiring such hallmarks were not mandated until 1906. Many people use them to identify the age of vintage and antique jewelry.

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Is 900 silver more valuable than 925 sterling silver?

No, 925 sterling silver is more valuable than 900 silver. 925 sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, whereas 900 silver is 90% pure silver. The higher the silver content, the more valuable the silver is.


What is 900 silver worth?

The value of 900 silver is based on the weight and market price of silver. Generally, it is worth less than sterling silver (which is 92.5% pure silver). To determine the exact value, you may need to weigh the item and check the current price of silver.


Is 900 siver worth more or less than 925 silver?

No, it's not more valuable from a scrap standpoint. Silver is marked according to how much actual silver it contains, up to 1000, which would be pure silver. 900 silver contains 900 units of elemental silver, and 100 units something else, usually copper or nickel. 925 silver contains 925 units of elemental silver and 75 units something else. 925 silver has more silver than 900 silver, thus, for scrap purposes, it is worth more. However, for decorative or antique value, 900 silver can be more valuable than 925 silver. 900 silver, if it is antique or a highly-sought decorative item, could fetch a much higher price than an ordinary or ugly 925 silver item. Take your items to a jewelry store that doesn't buy scrap gold or silver and ask them if your item has any resale value.


What is the silver content of a 1935 German 5 mark coin?

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What is the purity of silver in a 1952 quarter?

It's .900 silver & .100 copper with a net weight of .18084oz pure silver


When did the silver content in us coins get smaller?

1837 was the year US silver coins changed to .900 silver & .100 copper, that caused a slight reduction of silver.


What does 900 and 15 CE stamped on unusual jewelry mean?

900 is typical of a marking indicating 90% silver. Most silver jewelry is 925 meaning 92.5% pure. Not sure about the CE stamp.


In Pokemon Soul Silver how do activate 900 medical items?

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How much is 18k gold over sterling silver worth?

about 900 dollars .


What does an 900 stamped on a piece of jewelry mean?

This just means the percentage of a particular metal in the jewelry piece, usually silver or platinum. Marked 900 means there is 90% pure silver or platinum mixed with other alloys, as pure silver is very soft, and cannot be used for making jewelry pieces or anything else, without another metal to give it strength, such as copper.


What is the value of a1946 sterling silver quarter?

US silver coins were made from coin silver (.900 fine), not sterling silver (.925 fine).Please see the Related Question for more information.


How much is a 1964 sterling silver quarter worth?

f you mean a US quarter dated 1964 it's not sterling silver, it's coin silver (.900 silver & .100 copper) and value as of today is $3.25 just for the silver