Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Black goop on Counterfeit
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Insider, post: 7493209, member: 24314"]Yes. While using a stereomicroscope and knowing what a genuine US coin should look like makes detecting any Uncirculated counterfeit very easy so far. The problem comes with authenticating worn "problem" coins. Every major TPGS has slabbed this type of counterfeit in the past. Additionally, relying on outside consultants has proved to be very costly to at least one top service. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is lucky that when a coin leaves a TPGS, millions of eyes are waiting to find a mistake![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Insider, post: 7493209, member: 24314"]Yes. While using a stereomicroscope and knowing what a genuine US coin should look like makes detecting any Uncirculated counterfeit very easy so far. The problem comes with authenticating worn "problem" coins. Every major TPGS has slabbed this type of counterfeit in the past. Additionally, relying on outside consultants has proved to be very costly to at least one top service. It is lucky that when a coin leaves a TPGS, millions of eyes are waiting to find a mistake![/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Black goop on Counterfeit
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...