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ultra New Member Poland 43 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 4:00 pm Hello, Is this coin genuine? It weights about 33,4 grams. I'm going to buy it on the internet auction. Are there any tips in design's particular places which can make me distinguish the original coin from the counterfired one? Thank you for your opinion in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 4:05 pm I would be very weary about uncertified gold of any denomination. Report this Post to the Staff
The Silver Searcher Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 5:25 pm This coin is not even GOLD! Am I missing something here? Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 5:50 pm Quote: Am I missing something here? You're missing a serious deficiency in color accuracy. But, like oih82w8, I have a hard time recommending the expenditure of $1500+ on a raw gold coin by anyone who feels the need to ask for public opinion. This is a job for experienced gold collectors only. Report this Post to the Staff
Dusto5 Valued Member United States 84 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 6:18 pm I think it's the lighting in the picture. I thought it looked silver too and saw the "Twenty Dollars" denomination, and went, "Huh?" After going back up and looking at it again, I can see more of the color despite the bad lighting, but still wouldn't hinge the purchase on those photos. Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 10:34 pm Quote: Are there any tips in design's particular places which can make me distinguish the original coin from the counterfired one? Unfortunately not really. When it comes to U.S gold coins, struck counterfeits are found with more regularity than U.S coins of other metals and often times they use a genuine coin to make the dies used to strike planchets made of the correct composition and mint specifications. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 01/08/2013 01:30 am There is nothing about this coin that looks questionable. The date is as common as they come and weight is on the money. Verifying thickness and diameter confirms it's gold but if its an internet auction you don't get that opportunity. I agree with the other posters, if you don't have experience buying these raw then you are better off picking up a certified piece. They are widely available at little to no premium over a raw piece. Holding one of these big, heavy coins in your hand is the experience you miss buying certified. You gain piece of mind. Lots of it. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
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