830
830 silver · 83% pure
830 means 83% pure silver — a continental standard a little above 800, found especially on Scandinavian and German pieces and struck simply as “830”. With around a sixth of its weight in copper it's harder and slightly greyer than sterling, but still solid, real silver.
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Why 83%?
European silver was standardised at several levels — 800, 830, 835, 925 — and 830 is one of the lower-middle grades, associated especially with older Scandinavian and German silver.
The higher copper content makes it durable but a touch more tarnish-prone than sterling. It's solid silver, just a step below the 925 standard.
And the standards around it
- 830830 silver
- 83% — a continental grade, often Scandinavian.
How 2 countries strike 830
The number means the same metal everywhere — but every country marks it differently. Some strike a national emblem beside it; others, like the United States, mark it in type alone. Tap a country for its full system.
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What people actually ask
Is 830 real silver?
Yes — 83% pure silver, the rest mostly copper. Solid silver, not plated.
Why does my silver say 830?
830 is a continental European standard, common on older Scandinavian and German pieces.
How is 830 different from 925?
830 is 83% pure; sterling (925) is 92.5% — purer, brighter and the global jewellery standard.
What is 830 silver worth?
83% of its weight is silver, tracking the silver price by weight.
A reference guide, not an authentication service. The same number can appear on different metals, and the mark beside it varies by country, date and maker — consult the relevant assay office or standards body for definitive identification.