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MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 04:53 am This is the funniest one I saw in a while - with a superb COA : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spanish-cob...t_500wt_1357 Report this Post to the Staff

tokenmast Pillar of the Community United States 648 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 08:37 am Nice very authentic looking COA can't quite read it but it has a gold seal Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 08:48 am Unfortunatly, the image provided could be copied countless times. Stalpes sell the gold seals. Report this Post to the Staff
Mechman Valued Member United States 275 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 09:10 am Can we get a reason that it is a fake. I need some training. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 10:03 am Although usual design elements are there, the coin just don't have the proper design ... It's an imaginary imitation of a spanish 1 reale cob minted in Potosi, mixed between a normal and a royal-style type. And then, the details are not correct, it clearly comes from a mold, it's not a striked coin (the edge of the letters are smooth, the background of the coin looks like a sponge ...) Report this Post to the Staff
Mechman Valued Member United States 275 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 10:15 am Thanks so much for the explanation. There are so many fakes out there. It's nice to have access to your knowledge. Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 10:26 am You welcome :) I'm glad to be able to share some knowledge about fakes - as some other here do (which usually know more than me : TwoKopeiki, Dosmundos and Swamperbob for example) Anyway, a good rule is to buy the coin, not the paper ... (unless you collect papers :p) Don't hesitate to ask here if you have doubts on a coin, many will be glad to help (we all hate crooks ...) Report this Post to the Staff
svslav Pillar of the Community United States 2605 Posts	Posted 05/10/2012 3:16 pm I have no respect for COAs. As I've said before anyone with a computer, a printer, and rudimentary skills in graphic design could certify any piece of junk as treasure. Report this Post to the Staff
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