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A Troy ounce is heavier because there are only 14.58333 Troy ounces in a pound whereas the "normal" (avoirdupois) ounces are 16 in a pound. 1 lb. = 16 oz. Avoirdupois 1 lb. = 7000 grains 1 ounce Troy = 480 grains 7000 / 480 = 14.58333 ounces Troy per 1 lb.
If you are using Avoirdupois measurement there are 2 pounds in 32 ounces.(1 lb = 16 oz) If you are using Troy ounces there are 2 and 2/3 Troy pounds in 32 ounces (1 lb=12oz)
SILVER and Gold are measured in many ways the international standard is a system called "Troy Measurements." In Troy one pound (lb) is divided up into 12 Troy Ounces and each Troy Ounce is divided into 20 units called Pennyweight (dwt). A troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams, which is about 10 percent more than the avoirdupois ounce, which is 28.349523125 grams. In July 2010, silver is running about $18.25 an ounce or about $220 a Troy pound.
The value of the coins is going to be highly dependent upon the ratio of coins. In general: Dimes, quarters and half dollars are roughly $20/lb Nickels are $5/lb And there are 181 pennies to a pound ($1.81) So we're talking any where from $1600 to $150.