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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6370 Posts |
I strongly suspect this coin to be counterfeit. Please weigh in on authenticity.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Unfortunately, I do not know enough about either genuine gold nor counterfeit gold to be able to help much here; if it were real I would guess at an AU grade somewhere. Do I see bubbles and tool marks?
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
Is that a bit of "Green" at the bottom left on the wreath, Or is it just a trick of light on the image ?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
I see a green spot as well, Trout.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
It does look a little off. A few bubbles, or what looks
like bubbles in the pictures.
If authentic there does seem to be good luster.
First thing I would do is check weight and gold finess
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
Agree something looks off I'd bring it to a knowledgable dealer
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1706 Posts |
Nothing looks right about it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
Sharper images would help but I agree it looks mushy as is commonly seen on fakes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
The seller has cancelled the transaction after hearing my concerns.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
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The seller has cancelled the transaction after hearing my concerns. I think that your "Spidey" senses are working perfectly Mate. Good Job  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
37154 Posts |
Looks like a cast counterfeit even with these blurry photos. Reverse surfaces show many raised bumps.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Are these the seller's only pics, i.e., none were sharper?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1499 Posts |
You don't need sharper pictures. I am 100% sure that this piece is a counterfeit. The look and the sharpness are totally off.
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Posted 10/09/2016 6:47 pm
