Mark & Melt

Hallmark guide · Silver

What does 830 mean?

830 means 830 parts of silver per 1,000. It was one of the silver standards recognised in the original 1972 Vienna Hallmarking Convention, and is commonly found on older Scandinavian silver.

Metal
Silver
Purity
830/1000
Where
Scandinavia / Europe
01

Often confused with

  • Close to 835 (German/LMU) and 800; the number matters for value.
  • Not sterling: below 925.
02

What a piece marked 830 is worth

IWhat is it?
IIWhat's stamped on it?

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IIIWeight

grams (g)

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Buyer pays (% of melt)
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Cash buyers usually offer 70–90% of melt value. Adjust if you have a quote.

Melt value $146.48. Likely cash offer $102.54 – $131.83.

92.5% fine silver7.5% copper & alloy

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