Silver Franklin Half Dollar vs a Brass replica Ping a test

Silver Franklin Half Dollar vs a Brass Replica Brass Replica: Many correct weight Fail Dimensions Fail Magnet Slide Fail Ping A trained eye can catch these pretty easily. Always best to use multiple testing methods. ### If you or someone you know would like to test metals with a Pocket Pinger, they’re available at , Amazon, and eBay. Disclaimer: All the risks associated with pinching a coin in between your fingers and then tapping it with plastic and/or wood are present when using the device. The ping test is used for alloy identification. Always compare the sound of a potential counterfeit with the sound of a known authentic or trusted data base. Any difference in sound is a strong indication that further testing is needed. Always use multiple testing methods. The Pocket Pinger has helped catch over 100 fake coins, all confirmed. If you catch one with yours please reach out. There’s a valuable lesson to share in each story.