Is My 1996 American Silver Eagle / ASE Fake?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 14 / Views: 2,292
laxmaster92 Member United States 1154 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:28 pm I got this coin asa prize on another forum. I thought to good to be true? Well I got it today and saw copper on the edge. ITs a little smaller than a regular ASE. Is it fake? Image: scan0005.jpg 91.95 KB Image: scan0006.jpg 80.72 KB Image: bag.jpg 34.86 KB Edited by laxmaster92 09/11/2006 7:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Buffaloboy5 Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:33 pm What copper I don't see anything that may make it look fake enlarge the area which you said bothers you so we can see and have you contacted the host of the contest? Report this Post to the Staff
Buffaloboy5 Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:36 pm A little closer cuz it's kinda fuzzy but it looks really strange already Edited by Buffaloboy5 09/11/2006 7:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
laxmaster92 Member United States 1154 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:36 pm I posted the side of the coin. Its blurry but you can see what I'm talking about. Do ASE's get tarnished and you can see some copper? I looked at it in some better light and it looked pretty much normal Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:40 pm I have never seen any with copper not even in the reeds. I think it is because there isn't alot of copper in the coin so cant really see it. I can not tell by your pictures but if you can see a layer of copper in the reeds (like you see when looking at the reeds of a quarter) then something is definately strange or atleast something I have never seen Report this Post to the Staff
Buffaloboy5 Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:41 pm All I have to say is tell the host of the contest about it Report this Post to the Staff
laxmaster92 Member United States 1154 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:45 pm AHH THis is so confusing. ALl I can say is that I held it next to another ASE and the color of the edge looking different. Bryan, I dont see any layers, as if I was looking at a quarter. Report this Post to the Staff
Buffaloboy5 Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 7:53 pm Do you own another ASE or no cause if you did you should compare it Report this Post to the Staff
laxmaster92 Member United States 1154 Posts	Posted 09/11/2006 8:05 pm quote: Originally posted by laxmaster92 AHH THis is so confusing. ALl I can say is that I held it next to another ASE and the color of the edge looking different. Bryan, I dont see any layers, as if I was looking at a quarter. ^^ I have come to the conclusion its real lol. In better light it looks silver. Report this Post to the Staff
Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 09/12/2006 11:58 am Although it would be odd, perhaps the area you are seeing is the beginning of toning. I'm more concerned with the fact that you said it's a bit smaller than other SAE's or did you just think so until you compared it to the other ones you have? Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 09/12/2006 4:40 pm laxmaster92 - I would love to see a clear picture or scan of the edge of the coin. There is a possibility that the coin is an off metal forgery (say a copper planchet with a silver foil covering meant to be encapsulated or for jewelry) - but it would likely bring as much or more from a forgery collector like myself because the die work is spectular. Also I would also like to know about the size and weight of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
laxmaster92 Member United States 1154 Posts	Posted 09/12/2006 7:45 pm Ir eally doubt its a fake becuase it came from a guy who is EXTREMELy knowledgeable on coins and owns a store. IT may have seemed a little smaller becuase the one I compared it to was in the littlelon plastic. The one I compared it to looks silver any way you hold it. Even in horrible light. Now the 96' looks copper, but when held on an angle and brought into better light it looks pretty much silver. I cant get an exact weight though Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 09/12/2006 9:00 pm My first thought was toning also. Report this Post to the Staff
Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 09/12/2006 9:35 pm I carried one around in my pocket as a good luck piece for a couple years, and it did start to tone a little. Report this Post to the Staff
TSOTL Valued Member United States 439 Posts	Posted 09/12/2006 9:38 pm Why can't ya weigh it? Just pop into your local dealer and ask if they'd do you a favor. You shouldn't be seing any copper, it's mixed in with the silver and besides, there's barely any in there anyway. I'm with the others who think it's toning. Congrats on winning a nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 14 / Views: 2,292

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT) Including Grading, Varieties, and Errors

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.38 seconds to rattle this change.

Is My 1996 ASE Fake?