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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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whats with the smooth edges vs reeded? Also have a funky look and mushy details. I say fake. What do the rest of you all think?
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I would need to know the accurate weight before being able to comment further. Most of us already know that all dates of U.S. gold have been faked, sometimes in good quality gold.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Well, seller has not provided this info and his/her contact Seller option is turned off. Overall very sketchy but starting bid is pretty low and shipping is free worldwide.
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Valued Member
Australia
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Well, the double eagle is definitely fake because it has a reeded edge (the real one has a lettered edge). Aside from that, it looks like a deadest fake anyway. I have a feeling that it isn't even gold to be honest.
It's difficult to tell with the others because of the images - the half and quarter eagle don't look too bad, but I get the feeling that the eagle is a fake (something about the rims).
I would probably stay away unless he is going to sell them all to you for some ridiculously low price.
Edited by enoilgam 02/21/2014 8:15 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Theres likely a reason why the pictures are the way they are. Its just good enough to make you think it could be real but they arent good enough to without a doubt say fake for all of them.
Wheres its shipping from?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The $20 St. Gaudens is definitely fake. Could tell by the reverse alone.. The details on the coin just look plain weird. I personally wouldn't try to win any of these.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Items are shipping from Germany. My only real hope was for the Coronet Head which seems to looks genuine. The double eagle and eagle looks definitely fake with the Indian head not be clear enough to tell. Oh well..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it looks too good to be true, then it most likely is to good to be true.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The eagle and double eagle are obvious fakes (double eagle should have a lettered edge and the eagle should have stars on the edge.) so the other two are most likely fakes as well.
I also seriously doubt they are gold.
Edited by Conder101 02/22/2014 09:45 am
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Valued Member
United States
405 Posts |
**Please back away from your computer**
I have learned this the hard way, If I get excited about somthing I know it is not real.
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Valued Member
United States
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Quote: All logic says they're fake but maybe, just maybe, I stand to make a fortune. And more likely, just more likely, you stand to lose your shirt. Do NOT buy raw gold unless you are expert at spotting counterfeits. In fact, this applies to ALL coin series but especially high-dollar items. Best Regards,  George
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