Anyone Know Of Any Good Fake/Counterfeit Detection Book?

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Alex12780 Valued Member United States 344 Posts	Posted 11/28/2016 8:49 pm I'm looking for a book that focuses on what to look for on each coin to see whether it's counterfeit or not. It would also be cool if it had information about doctored coins and how to find them. Report this Post to the Staff

nss-52 Moderator United States 54282 Posts	Posted 11/28/2016 8:54 pm Read the posts in the US and World Counterfeit forums here! Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
AgHoarder Pillar of the Community Canada 818 Posts	Posted 11/28/2016 8:58 pm We have a Canadian version of what you're looking for which was researched by a member here: Mike Marshall a.k.a. nickelsguy. If it's something your interested in search his name and PM him. Report this Post to the Staff
Harry213 Pillar of the Community United States 1101 Posts	Posted 11/29/2016 12:08 am What you are describing in general, if such a guide even exists, would be a strenuous undertaking to create.. If it only covered each type of U.S. coin that's been counterfeit, and the different methods used to alter them, it would surely fill several volumes. PCGS has a great series of very edecational YouTube videos about Counterfeit Detection, each video covers a different type of counterfeiting technique and the types of coins commonly counterfeited. Even they admit this study is a lifelong endeavor. Besides I honestly don't think the industry would appreciate having a guide book published that could potentially be used by counterfeiters to improve their skills. My suggestion would be to do the following. 1 study the PCGS video's 2 study this forums threads on counterfeit coins. 3 study the specific coins you are interested in buying. There are guide books written on most U.S. coin varieties. Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 12/02/2016 11:24 pm Assuming that you are mostly looking at U.S. coins here are a few books: PCGS Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection by Dannreuther Detecting Counterfeit and Altered U.S. Coins by J.P. Martin ( ANA correspondence course) Counterfeit Detection: A Reprint from the Numismatist VolumeII United States Gold Counterfeit Detection Guide by Fivaz Counterfeit Mis-struck and Unofficial U.S. Coins by Taxay Numismatic Forgery by Larson Standard Catalog of United Statees Altered and Counterfeit Coins by Durst Bill Fivaz's Counterfeit Detection Guide The TPG websites often have have articles and other material on detection. The Numismatist typically has an article on counterfeits. Importantly, look at a lot of coins. Go to coin shows and auction previews. Books will take you so far, the rest will come from actual experience and getting to know what a genuine coin looks like. The world's fair of money will be returning to Philadelphia in 2018 and often times there are lectures and courses on this subject. The ANA offers week long classes during the summer on a host of numismatic topics including Counterfeit Detection. Edited by D0ubl3Eagle 12/02/2016 11:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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Anyone Know Of Any Good Counterfeit Detection Book?