Are glassine envelopes a safe way to archive stamps?
Are the liberty bell stamps considered to be forever stamps?
Do canceled stamps accumulate value?
What are the values for a 1976 stamp?
What can you tell me about sterling silver stamp marks?
What is a good stamp remover?
When were Christmas 6 cent stamps printed?
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Question by betzabe (30)
I hear it's been around a long time.
Answer by Hilly (51)
It came from england around the 1200's. IT was used to grade the type of silver known as sterling, because it had 92. 5 weight of silver in it, due to 99. 9 weight is too soft to work with.
Answer by Dana46 (2345)
The US started using the hallmark for silver of 925 in 1868. They may also be marked with the hallmark of "sterling" to mean the same thing.
Answer by manousha (9)
Stamp 925 has been long time when it ha started. Stamp 925 has started since 1868 by the United States.
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