Is This A Fake Gold Coin?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Chris Winkler, Aug 6, 2021.

  1. Chris Winkler

    Chris Winkler Well-Known Member

    After watching the PCGS counterfeit detection video on gold coins,



    I have to believe the coin is fake.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/393465423857?hash=item5b9c5de7f1:g:YNwAAOSwLplg~lRN

    The "T" and "D" in United on the left reverse, the gouges & scratches in planchette, the ugliness of the eagle head that looks like a skull, the poorly struck body, and on the obverse it looks like its a gold plated coin that has worn off the high spots, no luster, highly porous finish; it was never meant for circulation and I looks like it was.

    And look at the "S" to the right of the date, not straight, parallel lines.

    What say you?

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  3. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Not familiar enough with the issue to say. The bar code on the slab does check out; a lot of fakes don't. I can imagine those light spots being toning breaks.
     
  4. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    Here's an MS65 example. It's hard to believe the OP coin is MS64. The mint mark position seems a bit different between the two.

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  5. Chris Winkler

    Chris Winkler Well-Known Member

    Your eagle is so much nicer, has different location for mint mark and looks like an eagles head. While the one I listed is graded, I have to believe its fake... thanks
     
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  6. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    I wish it were mine. :rolleyes: It's a graded example I found online...for comparison.
     
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