Double Eagle Gold Coins

Question by tigerhuy: Why does a 1 oz silver American eagle coin appear larger than a 1 oz gold American eagle?
Is the gold a more dense metal? Or is is simply an optical illusion and the thickness is actually greater on the gold coin?

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Answer by Ben P
Yes, gold weighs more than silver. 1 oz. of silver would be bigger.

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Originally posted 2010-09-05 15:11:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Question by krusecat22: I have an Iranian coin. SIlver withe eagle and shield one side.?
Iranian silver coin with eagle and shield on one side and the other side hs what looks like a slash or a sword blade and one diamond beside it. the numbers are on thisside as well. A 19V with a backwards 7 and then a 1 bacwards 7 9 backwards 7. There is some writing under the eagle on the banner but I dont speak or read that stuff. Any help would be great!

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Answer by fred p
Try this site: http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/Iran.html

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Originally posted 2010-12-30 19:41:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter