04-15-2004, 04:51 PM
Thanks Eddie for these details.
As I see, these alloys can be made of the same metals, but in different proportions. So, it makes it difficult to precisely name an alloy.
I am starting to realize that, how interesting it can be to know the name of the metal (or alloy) a medal is made of, this doesn't help a lot in evaluating a medal for authenticity purpose among other. In that case, a precise weight and dimensions (+thickness) measurements would be more reliable and easier to obtain.
As I see, these alloys can be made of the same metals, but in different proportions. So, it makes it difficult to precisely name an alloy.
I am starting to realize that, how interesting it can be to know the name of the metal (or alloy) a medal is made of, this doesn't help a lot in evaluating a medal for authenticity purpose among other. In that case, a precise weight and dimensions (+thickness) measurements would be more reliable and easier to obtain.
