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<p>[QUOTE="SilverTracker, post: 2633288, member: 44750"]I think you are over thinking this. As stated by B-Man that if you buy from a reputable dealer then your worries about counterfeiting is about none. I really have not seen any counterfeited silver eagles in all the years I have been purchasing them. </p><p><br /></p><p>Try to buy one or two from Provident or Apmex and when you get them try doing some of the authenticity tests on them. There are a some tests that can prove if the coin is fake or not. A piece of tissue paper laid over a .999 pure silver coin will glow through the tissue with a whitish circle. Second you can try the ping test. Third you can weigh it and have it measured. If you don't have a scale or the tool to measure it every LCS will be happy to do it for you. I know there are a few more tests but they allude me right now. Do a tiny bit of research and get informed to calm your concerns.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SilverTracker, post: 2633288, member: 44750"]I think you are over thinking this. As stated by B-Man that if you buy from a reputable dealer then your worries about counterfeiting is about none. I really have not seen any counterfeited silver eagles in all the years I have been purchasing them. Try to buy one or two from Provident or Apmex and when you get them try doing some of the authenticity tests on them. There are a some tests that can prove if the coin is fake or not. A piece of tissue paper laid over a .999 pure silver coin will glow through the tissue with a whitish circle. Second you can try the ping test. Third you can weigh it and have it measured. If you don't have a scale or the tool to measure it every LCS will be happy to do it for you. I know there are a few more tests but they allude me right now. Do a tiny bit of research and get informed to calm your concerns.[/QUOTE]
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