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Pillar of the Community
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I haven't seen this posted yet, if it has forgive me. I'm sure we've discussed fake Silver Eagles before however I don't think we've mentioned 2015-W's being among them. http://www.numismaticnews.net/artic...les-reportedThis article has excellent images showing close-ups of the fakes and the same area on a genuine coin. -MV |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Thanks MV. This is scary stuff.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
519 Posts |
I saw that this morning. Too bad these cannot be traced back to the source and send them all to youknowwhere.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7620 Posts |
Interesting article but it sure doesn't help the situation when Numismatic News ends up advertising where they can be bought in the comments that a reader made. Crazy! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Of all the attributes dead giveaway is the date. No real 2015 ASEs has ever had that font. It looks like a tribute 'proof' that's offer in the large commercial papers for $9.95. Probably made in China, as usual, and you could probably get a dozen on ebay for $20 US. Sad situation really. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Looks like the lack of feather detail on the reverse, lack of initials on the obverse, and the serifed/open "Y" are the big giveaways.
I'd like to think I'd be able to spot a fake with that many giveaways (especially now that I know what to look for).
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Every single fake ASE of ANY date ALWAYS has the flat left foot. Every one. I've seen nearly every date between 1995-2015 with minor differences here and there, but... ...They ALL have the flat left foot. |
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Valued Member
United States
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The Site they mention in the notice sells just about every type collectible coin replica all of them not marked "COPY". Everything from Lincoln Cent to tokens. I was amazed that they can legally sell these fakes. The coin market is getting flooded with fakes! I suspect the Morgan I purchased recently was originally purchased through that site. This makes me very cautious when buying ANY coin. its sad. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's the 'no-no site', right?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Avidly collecting this series in all versions from raw sets to ms69 proof sets. Very good info! Thanks for the sharing.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks for bringing this to my attention! The pictures are very helpful.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
My god, that eye. She looks like the walking dead. More like a zombuck version of an.ase  And Mox is correct about the feet. The best ammo to spot a fake ASE is to study the sandals on real ones |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes ...thanks for posting this.
I knew there are fakes out there,. This is some good information to have.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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First I saw of this, but is anyone really surprised? I've been saying for years now, that the Chinese are going to be the ruination of coin collecting. This is really going to hurt the bullion trade/collecting as well. I wish I'd sold all of my silver eagles back when silver was high, for I feel silver rounds/eagles are going to get killed.
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