How To Spot A Counterfeit/Fake Coin: Tips For Identifying Counterfeits

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Dearborn Moderator United States 95088 Posts	Posted 05/23/2024 6:32 pm So I came across this article the other day and thought I would share it. https://www.usgoldbureau.com/news/h...counterfeits Here is the opening paragraph Quote: If you're a coin collector, the quest for additions to your collection can quickly turn sour when you discover a fake coin. The problem is that it can be incredibly difficult to detect a fake coin, whether it's already in your collection or it's one you're considering buying. So what now? Well, today we're shedding light on the hidden markers that distinguish genuine treasures from clever forgeries. Prepare to arm yourself with knowledge, as we unveil essential tips to spot counterfeit coins and keep your collection authentic and valuable! Comments about it are welcome (and wanted) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 05/23/2024 6:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/23/2024 6:43 pm Good link, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95088 Posts	Posted 05/23/2024 7:11 pm Yeah, I thought I'd share this stuff, I get frequent emails on this (most of it is garbage - but some are worth while to post.) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19129 Posts	Posted 05/23/2024 8:38 pm Thankfully, telling a fake '57 Ford Thunderbird from a real one isn't too difficult. Report this Post to the Staff
Sap Moderator Australia 16809 Posts	Posted 05/23/2024 9:24 pm Love to opine, but that link's just returning a "405 error" for me. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95088 Posts	Posted 05/23/2024 9:31 pm Quote: Love to opine, but that link's just returning a "405 error" for me. Could that be an Australian thing? I just tried it again and it works here.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 05/23/2024 9:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95088 Posts	Posted 05/23/2024 9:33 pm Quote: Thankfully, telling a fake '57 Ford Thunderbird from a real one isn't too difficult. Ya to the trained eye ... Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2217 Posts	Posted 05/24/2024 09:19 am Nice read. I use a magnet, pocket pinger for sound for my stacking bullion. My LCS has an XRF he tests free for me if needed. My cousin had a 55 Ford Thunderbird. It needed some body work and paint job. A tornado hit the neighborhood, the garage roof fell on the car. Insurance paid for body work and paint job, the care ended up looking great. But my cousin needed cash and sold it a few years later. He also had a 1957 Ford Fairlane with retractable top, sold it too. I wish I'd kept my 57 Chevy 2 door I had as a teenager. Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24150 Posts	Posted 05/24/2024 09:23 am I'd love to read it but this is what I see.... If I tried to read one paragraph I'd have a headache. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 05/24/2024 09:30 am Links works for me. Contrast is fine, nothing like what Bobby showed above. I am using Firefox 126 on Windows 11. That being said, very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24150 Posts	Posted 05/24/2024 09:39 am This is me refreshing the page a few times. Flashes correctly for a few seconds then disappears. F4JxLbKFrmo Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
rggoodie Moderator United States 23487 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 9:47 pm Not getting sound if there is any rggoodie aka Richard "catch em doing something right" Report this Post to the Staff
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How To Spot A Fake Coin: Tips For Identifying Counterfeits