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Thank u Andy. Seems quite logical. I must admit that debased European silver was of much better quality than British sterling silver or debased Commonwealth silver , at least it did not go jet black or greenish white after being exposed to the elements for decades. What European countries used 835 s...

Babsy, thank you for this info. No wonder that three pence of 1900 was found in the immediate vicinity of the bar pin. However, the coin is badly tarnished while the bar pin is shiny as new.

Best Wishes,

Stan.

This bar pin was found on a goldfield (circa 1850's - 1950's) with silver coins (some of them are pictured below). Can please someone advise if the hallmark on the photo is that of silver or of some other precious metal. To highlight the contrast between the object's metal on one side and sterling s...