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TheBurnz Pillar of the Community Canada 586 Posts	Posted 08/28/2019 08:28 am Hello all, Looking for some help in some tips on this coin. I suspect it is fake but wanted some reassurance. It is listed as being silver and weighting 23g, VG grading. I believe this coin is suppose to weight 25g. Thank you in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/28/2019 11:30 am I don't see anything immediately indicating forgery, but it's very unlikely that a 2 gram light planchet is good. I'm sure you know these have been struck as counterfeits on good silver. Not one I'd buy myself unless I could buy it at a gambler's price. Study NGC examples to see if a direct difference can be determined. Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 08/28/2019 11:35 am Yikes! The ? mark after the weight is a red flag. It's underweight by 2 grams. As you know, this is a pricey 1 yr. type. If it's a 'feit, it's a good one. Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5394 Posts	Posted 08/28/2019 12:28 pm These were around in the early 1980 s and except for the weight we're quite deceiving. If my aging memory serves me , they were struck in good silver and originated in the Middle East. Best way to be certain, attempt NGC certification. Good Luck , but personally I think it is a Counterfeit . Report this Post to the Staff
TheBurnz Pillar of the Community Canada 586 Posts	Posted 08/28/2019 2:36 pm Thanks guys, I believe it is counterfeit as well. You guys pretty much reassured my feeling. It is in too good a shape to be missing 2g's. Report this Post to the Staff
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