ANA - This episode from the Introduction to Counterfeit and Alteration Detection forum focuses on the diagnostics related to classic U.S. gold coins. Brian introduces a diagnostic style based on the coin type, rather than date and series. The three categories he examines are flat field gold, sculpted field gold, and incuse gold.
Instructors Brian Silliman began as an intern at the American Numismatic Association, he worked 11 years at NGC and 5 years at Panda America. He's also a consultant for federal law enforcement. Jim Robinson works at APMEX, 19 years and counting. His knowledge focus is in bullion and numismatics, and he is a 9th-year co-instructor for the Summer Seminar Counterfeit Course
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