Counterfeit Detection: 1916 Gold Cuban 10 Pesos

NGC - The denticles and edge of a coin can give important clues about whether it is genuine.

The 1915-16 Cuban 10 Pesos are very interesting pieces of numismatic history. Although they are Cuban coins, they were struck at the Philadelphia Mint from dies sculpted by Chief Engraver Charles Barber - one of the last projects he worked on before his death in 1917.

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Because of this connection to the United States, they are quite popular with US and world collectors alike. However, because they do trade for a premium in the marketplace, they have been heavily counterfeited. NGC graders recently caught one such fake in a recent submission.


Counterfeit Cuba 1916 Gold 10 Pesos

Like many well-executed fakes, the counterfeit is of a high enough quality to fool many casual collectors and dealers. It is of the correct weight and metal content, but the surfaces look a bit off and different from the surfaces of a genuine example. It is much easier to spot when you compare it to a genuine example.


Geniune Cuba 1916 Gold 10 Pesos

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