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New Member
Indonesia
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This guys asks me US$300 for the coin. Other than the weight and diameter what other things that I should know about to validate its authenticity? I did a little research on the internet on how to spot fake coin but it dont really help me in my case here. I was thinking if it is indeed a fake but the coin is made of gold and the weight is somewhere around 20-30grams I'd say it doesn't hurt to pay the coin for such price. Please if you any inputs would be highly appreciated.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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please post clearer pics showing entire coin
i doubt its genuine but lets get a better look
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New Member
 Indonesia
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yeah thats what I said to the guy who was trying to sell me the coin. will post clearer pictures when I get them
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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$300 for a coin with a $1250 melt value, if authentic. Warning #1.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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@nfine Quote:
$300 for a coin with a $1250 melt value, if authentic. Warning #1. That's all I'd need to know.  Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Better pictures will help. Although I highly doubt that it's real.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't like the evenness of the rim (or the lack thereof). Better pictures, yes, but I'm highly skeptical, especially at that price.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I sure wouldn't bite. to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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New Member
United States
24 Posts |
Too bad! Even I know that's a great price, lol.
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Valued Member
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The imaged item is not a coin. Likely a cast piece worth next to nothing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was thinking if it is indeed a fake but the coin is made of gold and the weight is somewhere around 20-30grams I'd say it doesn't hurt to pay the coin for such price. The coin appears to be counterfeit. Do not get fooled by the weight and size being correct. If the counterfeit base metal is tungsten and gold plated, the fake coin has almost the same weight and size as genuine gold. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Posted 06/06/2018 11:27 am
