I suggest Morgans, for a number of reasons. They are big, heavy, and beautiful. Most dates/mints are easily obtainable in uncirculated MS grades...
Great advice and I very much appreciate it. I was wondering however if anyone has had specific experience with the M mark on known or suspected fakes.
I'm attempting to hone my skills at detecting fake Morgans, being concerned with the alarming proliferation of Chinese counterfeits. My exposure...
From this guy's use of the English language, he never made it past 3rd grade. So he's not trying to "crook" anyone, he's just super stupid and...
This seems to be one of a series of metal alloy (possibly with some silver) tokens issued to commemorate the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. Here's...
Why is it that crapola stories like this have so many details and take so long to tell? Because..........the writer goes overboard in trying to...
Actually, the D in United looks just fine under a loupe. Unfortunately, the photo is to blame for many of the inconsistencies that have been...
I too was pleasantly surprised at the number of correct answers (#3 for those who missed it). However, the makers of these medium-quality fakes...
Jeez, at these prices I won't even be able to afford fakes. BTW, none of the replica coins I've seen bought on eBay (even from a U.S. seller)...
Here are additonal photos highlighting the graininess of the fake coins, poor reeding, and excessive edge beveling. [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
And the ANSWER is #3 as most of you deduced. The reason the mint marks were blacked out is, as some probably guessed, is that the batch of fake...
I recently acquired a handful of replica Morgans of various dates and mint marks from a seller on eBay to educate myself on spotting counterfeit...
Got a magnet? If it sticks to a magnet, you've got your final conclusive proof it's a fake. Got a digital scale? Most fakes weigh less than the...
The grainy suface in the "worn" areas of the hairline indicates this is a Chinese cast fake. The worn areas should be smooth except for scratches...
Betcha the guy got his supply here:...
I have a similar but slightly larger mix of 2008W UNC gold which I bought a couple of years ago as a long-term investment. I didn't realize values...
Haven't gone the bank deposit box yet but will probably do so soon. For now, I like being able to hold and fondle my coins and bullion when the...
It is somehow satisfying to know that the relatively insignificant amount of gold that I own is a part of that small 66 sq-ft cube. Awesome.
Don't be too quick to write off this coin. So far, nothing you or anyone has said is convincing enough proof. Odds are that it is a fake (1792...
"You pays your money and you takes your chances." Sorry for your loss but your post is a valuable piece of education for us all. Thank you....
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