Tag: spot-fake-coins
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How to Spot a Counterfeit Trade Dollar
The fastest way to spot a counterfeit Trade Dollar is to weigh it. A genuine coin hits 27.22 grams of .900 silver. Most fakes run several grams light.
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How to Spot a Counterfeit Canadian Silver Dollar (1935-1967)
A genuine 1935 to 1967 Canadian silver dollar weighs 23.33 grams. Cast counterfeits miss that weight and show seam lines. The rare 1948 needs a magnifier check.
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How to Identify Counterfeit Cast Coins: Pitting, Edge and Surface Markers
Cast counterfeit coins show pitting, seam lines, and soft detail. Genuine struck coins almost never do. Here is how to spot the difference.