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Americans say, "If it sounds like a dream, it probably is."“
Recently, numerous advertisements for counterfeit coins have appeared on Facebook… including, for example, an Australian kangaroo gold ounce, silver Morgan dollars, and even unique pieces like those sculpted by the Russian artist Roman Putin. These are all being sold through fake websites, and strangely enough, gold and silver, large and small coins, are all priced at a uniform rate of approximately 201 TP4T USD! These advertisements are unlikely to fool you…
March 6, 2020counterfeit currency
There is still a fear, perhaps even terror, of the bogeyman called counterfeit currency that grips a large number of enthusiasts. Today we present to you a counterfeit coin created using a laser – a relatively new technique in the field of forgery. Let's examine it scientifically to uncover its secret together: The coin on display is from my personal collection and is a crown of Queen Victoria in the design known as the "Widow's Head," issue...
February 28, 2020When the genius of the forger truly shines through...
Imagine this story, my friend: Some time ago, someone presented this coin to the American Numismatic Society for authentication. It was in excellent condition, and it's known that this date without the mint letter is common (worth approximately 350$ at 65 degrees), while with the mint letter S is very valuable (3600$ at the same degree!). Naturally, the assessors examined the letter and the surrounding area…
September 22, 2019How can you tell if a (fake) coin is made of lead?
This is a method that often leads to arguments between appraisers at major exhibitions and owners of fake pieces who mistakenly believe they possess a treasure. After carefully examining the piece, the appraiser calmly takes a piece of paper and uses its edge to write the word "FAKE" in English! Recently, appraisal companies have reprimanded employees who engage in this practice, but some still do! The piece is from the American Numismatic Society collection – …
August 5, 2019Sometimes it is the ear, not the eye, that detects that the item is fake!
Here, dear hobbyist, is a simple video of two pieces from the American Numismatic Society's collection. Both pieces are fake; the first is cast (and of course, there are never any genuine cast pieces except for ancient coins), and the second is minted like the real ones – listen to the difference between them.
July 1, 2019Among the fine counterfeit pieces are those made using the electrolysis technique.
It is usually made from two halves that are then glued together and the gap is filled with a light metal… The most important feature that distinguishes it is the presence of traces of the welding line between the two halves… Don’t be fooled and think it is a mint experiment or a mistake!
July 1, 2019