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New Member
United States
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Another newbie question...I have several 1999 gold eagles, if I plan to sell them eventually or get them graded, do I need something to prove their authenticity?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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are you suspicious of their authenticity?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Getting them graded should prove their authenticity.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Getting them graded is not the answer to everything. Education and knowledge is the key. Weight the coins and match the dimensions to known samples. Look for details within the coin. If the scumbags can make a gold coin good enough to fool you, they can make a fake slab too. Look at the NGC website. There is a new alert for counterfeit slabs that look almost like the real thing, including the holograph and serial number (the serial number comes from an authentic coin so if you look it up, the number will match the date and denomination). This picture of fake NGC and ANACS slabs from China will send chills down your spine.  Edited by 1sikevo
01/10/2008 03:45 am
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New Member
 United States
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I don't question their authenticity because I bought them from a reputable company. I was just curious if others would be skeptical if I ever decide to sell them. Thanks!!
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Valued Member
United States
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Those China slabs are scary. Makes you wonder if a couple of years from now nothing will be safe.
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New Member
United States
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If you check out the NGC Press Release it will tell you how to tell a fake slab from a good slab.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
764 Posts |
1999 gold coins arent worth more than their gold value. unless they are MS69+, getting them graded is a waste. check the weight and the dimensions and just take a good look at them for details that dont look right. that is enough for authenticity
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you check out the NGC Press Release it will tell you how to tell a fake slab from a good slab
And teach the Chinese how to come up with a better fake the next time  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i like to see the fake coins with mispellings. IN TRUST WE DOG!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There have been fake silver eagles (bad fakes out of China that wouldn't fool anyone with evn a little bit of experience) and fake small size platinum eagles( better fakes but still visualy recognizable). To date I hav not heard any reports of fake gold eagles.
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Posted 01/10/2008 02:38 am
