I don't know that XRF on the more typical fakes will be useful, the metal composition varies so widely and is also so far off from genuine coins...
Those 1 cash coins look to be straight out of the oven :) They are also the more likely ones to fool people over the rest of the stuff this seller...
Not the ones I've seen in hand, underweight base metal castings.
Exactly, and judging by the other items seen in the photo this is likely a novelty shop for tourists.
Nope, like all you want :)
A member of the "fake Spanish coins" Facebook group shared this picture, taken in Guatemala of locally made crude fakes. Besides the fake cobs and...
C'mon don't be a hater. We all need a good pickup once in a while :)
I think this is becoming yet another hijacked thread :)
@spirityoda Lovely old German coin :)
3D printing is dangerous only because it is a distraction. The best fakes are not made this way now and they will not be any time soon. All the...
Come on people... can anyone ever get a good deal without the high-brow, turned up nose ethics people throwing turd grenades? This isn't a "dear...
Very cool, that definitely took some time to put together :)
Yikes! I've been found out *scampers away on all fours*
Also I'm pretty sure Doug meant that the inflammatory insults stop now, not the discussion in general :) Otherwise this thread would already have...
It seems that this is more than just an argument of fantasy or fake. This is about individuals trying to decide what is a legitimate numismatic...
Thanks for entering Ace, I hope we get at least a couple more :)
How about the deadline will be: one week from now, Sunday June 7th.
I never tried running a contest before, but so far this one is looking like a total flop
Yes :)
So, this contest is for young numismatists, as is generally defined on the forum. The winner will receive a handful of older US coins, including...
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