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 United States
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There have been a flood of listings on ebay for 2023 American Silver Eagles. They all use a stock image of a genuine silver eagle, but if you buy them, you get counterfeit coins. Here is an example. I have highlighted two easy to see differences (of many).  Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1228 Posts |
The back foot isn't right either. Those are some major differences. Thanks for the information nss-52
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Moderator
 United States
54280 Posts |
If you ordered a 2023 silver eagle, and you receive the coin on the left, be sure to report it to ebay as item received not as described (counterfeit). Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
24963 Posts |
nss-52, thank you for the comparison. Unfortunately, these are probably being sold by "fly by night" sellers who will be gone by the time the fake is delivered.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Moderator
United States
54280 Posts |
Many of the sellers state they ship from a location in the United States, but they are registered in Israel, Morocco, Poland, UK. I knew they would be counterfeit when I ordered them. They came in a nondescript envelope with a return address that turned out to be a Walmart in Katy, TX. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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United States
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Yikes!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2049 Posts |
I would never buy PMs from some random person on ebay. I don't care how good the deal is. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
878 Posts |
I don't know why, but I've also seen many fakes coming out of Katy, Texas.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2003 Posts |
Yes, I see a lot of differences. Just out of curiosity, what are the weights, diameter and thickness? They have been getting better at creating alloys that mimic accurate weights.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2214 Posts |
Ankle laces are wrong also. On YouTube I've seen a fake 2023 silver eagle without the edge notch and one fake with the lame edge notch, so easy to fake.
Edited by livingwater
10/20/2023 9:17 pm
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Moderator
United States
54280 Posts |
31.4g
40.57mm
3.24mm thick
the missing reed is about 3:00 o'clock
not magnetic
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2003 Posts |
Diameter is very close to specs but the thickness and weight are greater than specs. The thickness especially should be a clear give away that they are bogus.
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Valued Member
United States
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If you're buying on ebay check the feedback and make sure they have a descent amount of sales. |
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United States
54280 Posts |
The people that buy these are looking at only at the three Ps. Price, Price, and Price.  Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Posted 10/20/2023 3:22 pm
