How do you tell the difference between clad & silver Kennedy's

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  1. Ed Goldman

    Ed Goldman coin collector

    I am looking at my clad & silver proof Kennedys in my dansco album, and for the life of me, I can't tell the difference. Is there a sure way to tell them apart? They must have different weight's...But I don't want to take them out of the book & weigh them.
     
    Ed Goldman, Aug 26, 2008
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  3. stainless

    stainless ANTONINIVS

    I was wondering the same thing.....other than weight...the only other way I know how to do it is if they are already in a proof set or something.
     
    stainless, Aug 26, 2008
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  4. Harksaw

    Harksaw Member

    They probably make a different noise if you drop them on a table. :)
     
    Harksaw, Aug 26, 2008
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  5. elaine 1970

    elaine 1970 material girl

    different

    silver is whiter than clad.
     
    elaine 1970, Aug 26, 2008
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Easiest way is the date - '64 is .900 silver. '65-'70 is 40% silver.
     
    GDJMSP, Aug 26, 2008
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  7. jeankay

    jeankay Coin Hoarder

    Hi Ed,
    My Kennedy album is nearly complete so I have a lot of coins to compare.
    When I look at the Clad S proof side by side with the Silver S Proof I notice the silver figure is much whiter in color than the clad figure.
    jeankay
     
    jeankay, Aug 26, 2008
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  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I never thought that might be what he meant - the later dates. But the others are correct. Just open your album, lay a plain tissue over top the coins and look at them. The silver ones will look whiter.
     
    GDJMSP, Aug 26, 2008
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  9. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    excellent advice, Doug!

    and a dead sure giveaway too! When you see the difference for yourself, it is a cinch to tell the difference!
     
    mikenoodle, Aug 27, 2008
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  10. Pocket Change

    Pocket Change Coin Collector

    Hmmm. All my silver halves are laminated (see other thread). Once I unpeel the outer layer, I hit milk chocolate.

    I'm gonna have to talk to my dealer............
     
    Pocket Change, Aug 27, 2008
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  11. Ed Goldman

    Ed Goldman coin collector

    What do you call Pain tissue?
     
    Ed Goldman, Aug 27, 2008
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  12. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    A Kleenex, Puffs - brand doesn't matter. Just a plain, ordinary tissue.
     
    GDJMSP, Aug 27, 2008
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