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Valued Member
United States
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99.9% sure of authenticity, pics arent the greatest, and are the proof coins more valuable?   |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Seeing pics on here I realize how bad they are, will post better pics tomorrow, and I think only 10,000 proof coins minted in "78"
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Moderator
 United States
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Edited by John1
04/24/2022 07:03 am
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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None of the 1978 Krugerrands sold recently on ebay are proofs. If yours is confirmed to be a proof issue and not a high grade bullion coin, there definitely would be a premium. But it's difficult to say how much since proof Krugerrands aren't seen very often. It would probably have to be in original packaging or be authenticated by a TPG to carry a premium. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Is there anyway you can supply clearer photos?
I am questioning the authenticity but need to see the details to be sure.
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Moderator
United States
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1369 said he would post better pics tomorrow. Also tell us the weight please. John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
314 Posts |
Hair doesn't look right and the nose appears too pointy. Slope of the nose should be similar to the slope of the forehead which it is not. Better pics will confirm.
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Valued Member
United States
89 Posts |
I think I have some decent pics this time   |
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Valued Member
United States
89 Posts |
Dam guys I was just looking at some previous posts on fakes and this does look like one, I'm so glad that info is on here, I was about to do some trading for this coin, I went back to the guys house to take those last pics and I'm glad I told him I was going to get some feedback on this site before we finalize anything, I kinda feel bad for him tho, nlt sure what he gave for it. THIS SITE & ALL YOU PROS ARE GREAT
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5672 Posts |
Yes, no question that's fake. Good that you avoided it.
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Valued Member
United States
89 Posts |
Ok, been all over internet and on SA's website that sells them and I'm posting pic right from them 1st then a few others, after seeing these proof images I couldnt say one way or the other, I'm sure u guys can though  |
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Valued Member
United States
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The tail on the last pic/post is even the same, this next one has the thin numbers and its been graded ? And I thought I was done with school a long time ago  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Compare the size of the dot above the head, and the shapes of the 1 and 9 in the date. It's often the fonts of the letters and numbers that are wrong in counterfeits.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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That is a common Chinese fake seen quite often on ebay with no sideburns. A genuine coin has sideburns on Mr. Kruggerand. Also on the reverse, the tail is wrong. Very easy to spot. |
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Valued Member
United States
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100% certain it is fake. Everything mentioned above (Ha! How did I not notice the sideburns!) and also pips are all wrong. Not enough of them and wrong shape. And the dot above the head is not a circle but a diamond shaped thingy.
Edited by glenmorenee
04/25/2022 11:31 am
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Valued Member
United States
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A sincere thank you, for everyone's time & knowledge.
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