Which would be harder to counterfeit in terms of Gold Content: 1 oz AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, balance Copper 1.0909 Troy Oz...
Another level of counterfeit early dollars has been hitting the internet and TPG’s over the past several years. One of the 1st we saw was an 1802...
The majority of people not knowing is a large part of the problem. But to see just how big of a problem it really is, all ya gotta do is look....
I hate the silver eagle and hope something that actually looks good comes out of this. However, I haven’t seen any decent counterfeit eagles....
The two counterfeit coins that drew my attention in the database were the Sacagawea Dollar and the Silver American Eagle. Interesting! Chris
I agree Randy, wars are fought over gold not platinum. I have one Platinum Eagle and I bought it on impulse a few months back. If I could do it...
Is it still counterfeit if they totally admit that they're fake? "Silver-plated iron"--but look close enough to be re-sold for full price....
Post your Orbiana coins, comments, or anything you feel is relevant. [ATTACH] Bust of Empress Sallustia Orbiana, wife of Alexander Severus....
I saw these on sale at a place called Dresslily for $3 each. Exact counterfeits. No COPY stamped on it and even says 1 Troy oz fine silver.
Why would anyone go through all that trouble to counterfeit that?
Pleasure & Profit (Second Edition): 100 Lessons for Building and Selling a Collection of Rare Coins by Robert W. Shippee, Whitman, 2019, 318 +x...
It's a beauty. I had looked at some high relief ones on the web after I read all the history of the St Gaudens no motto double eagles. But...
Thank you for the feedback. No I'm new to collecting and I'm not sure I would be able to detect a counterfeit. The seller also indicated they...
I think you are making this more complicated than it has to be. Look in the for sale section now and you will see a guy selling plenty of 90% at...
You make a fair point that a person could buy lower premium silver instead, or they could hunt for deals. But here's the problem with that. I...
I don't think there is one right answer for whether you should buy silver or gold. What guides me when I decide to buy is the following: 1) What...
With the exception of a $5 Lib, I think they are all Indian quarter eagles and Indian half eagles. No, I have never owned a counterfeit double...
I wish I had this sort of diligence. Most of the Morgans I've bought are below my expectations, but not really less than described by the seller,...
I collect Morgan dollars in strictly MS. It's easy to tell an A.U. 55 Morgan from a MS one if you examine it in hand and have full Sunlight to...
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