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Edited by schockergd
09/16/2011 2:59 pm
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close up pictures make it look like a counterfit..I'd get this checked out right away if I were you.
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Great to see the counterfeit image, thanks for sharing M...  I have added this to my fake file.. I couldn't agree more...Get it checked out asap to recoup any monies.. Edited by D
09/17/2011 02:47 am
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Great info and documentation shockergd. Looks to be a conterfeit example in the pic. Do you know if that mark on the O is just found on the 1913 5 dollar conterfeit gold, or are there some 1912 & 1914 5 dollar and 10 dollar conterfeit coins out there?
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What is the composition of these counterfeits?
Is there a link to counterfeit designs? I have yet to seriously get into coin collecting because of my fears of counterfeiting. I don't think I am experienced enough to make a purchase like that and avoid being suckered. So far my collecting has been hand-me downs and NCLT's only out of fear of counterfeiting.
I have purchased a few dated coins (nothing expensive) in the past from Colonial Acres, any issues with them? I am interested in getting a gold sovereign (dragonslayer) coin as a birthday gift this year since it is a big year for me and I have always wanted one. Any suggestions of where to get this safely?
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The fact that this coin is virtually flawless and I would never have been able to tell it is a counterfeit if I was the one purchasing it makes me not want to collect coins anymore.
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The composition of the counterfeit (the image I posted) is .4 gold. The weight and diameter are correct. It hails from North Africa circa 1965 approx. This example now resides with the RCMP travelling fake show.
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Mr.nickelsguy, have you ever seen one of these counterfeits in a TPG holder? |
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yup, in an NGC holder. But they are too stupid to talk to a Canadian counterfeit guy......unlike PCGS (chortle)
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Boy, these fakes are starting to look way too real. I probably would've just bought that coin, if I'd seen it on ebay, not even questioning its authenticity at all. |
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What I'm seeing is that the diagonal lines behind the maple leaves, the maple leaves, and the lions' faces are all worn or not minted with enough detail. The surface fields have an odd texture, almost like copper. (Refer to my signature. Don't take my word for it.) Looking closer, there are more worn parts on the highest points, which leads me to believe that it was dropped or moved across purposely on table to wear it down. MS puts it at a collectors range, where they will certainly inspect it thoroughly in hand before purchase. Putting it at AU or EF will make people believe that it is worth bullion value only, and usually not given a second look. Caveat emptor.
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I would acid test it but I don't want to destroy it. The auctioneer is a good one so I'm sure we'll work something out, I'm curious though - were $10 1913 pieces counterfeit too? There was another one at this auction that I did not buy.
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As I have stated, the compisition is a gold mix......just lower amount than the original. I have seen no 10.00 1913 counterfeits in my travels. The 1913 did not come from China. They are contemperary fakes.
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The $5 and the $10 were roughly in the same condition and both sold for about melt, so I guess this means I should have bought the $10 :(
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