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Identification of Spanish Silver Standard

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 5:23 pm
by SBRONDINO
I will appreciate any insight that anyone can provide about the use of the term "Plata 1a Ley" for Spanish silver. We have a model train that we believe to have been cast in sterling silver. The train bears two small impresses that are, perhaps, a maker mark and a purity mark, but both small marks are too difficult to read or photograph (and are even indistinct under magnification). The model train is accompanied by a certificate that has the relevant language. I am providing a photograph of the model train and of the certificate. Does anyone on 925-1000 know what "Plata 1a Ley" signifies? I've tried Google translator but it does not help.

Re: Identification of Spanish Silver Standard

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 5:48 pm
by dognose
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Re: Identification of Spanish Silver Standard

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:48 pm
by LordMcMartin
Hello. PLATA DE PRIMERA LEY means sterling silver, that's 925 milesimes or 92,5% of purity. Is the most common silver purity in Spain.