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Tag Archives: counterfeit coins
Detecting Counterfeit Coins in Fake Slabs
Is there any way to reliably detect counterfeit coins that have been put into fake slabs? The saying “buy the coin, not the slab” still holds true. It may be more difficult to determine if a coin is a fake … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Coin Clinic, Features, General News, News
Tagged coin clinic, counterfeit coins, fake slabs
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Community Voice Response: Aug. 11, 2020
from the July 17, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter Have you come across counterfeits or suspected fakes during your time in the hobby? If so, what have you seen? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers. I’ve gotten a … Continue reading
Coin Design Detail a Grading ‘Flaw’
By F. Michael Fazzari Coin grading is a subjective examination made to assess a coin’s condition of preservation. Its grade will help determine its desirability and value in the marketplace. Unfortunately, there are several characteristics on coins that ensure commercial … Continue reading
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Tagged buffalo nickel, counterfeit coins, flatly struck, grading coins, obverse, reverse
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Counterfeit Coinage: A Costly Mistake
By Doug Davis The commentary below by Doug Davis originally appeared in the Spring 2020 edition of National Pawnbroker magazine. It makes its hobby debut here in Numismatic News, in an effort to share with the numismatic community this information … Continue reading
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Tagged ACEF, Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, counterfeit coins, Doug Davis
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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Joins Forces with CrimeDex
(Temecula, California) October 30, 2019 — The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation has been granted membership into CrimeDex, the world’s largest criminal investigation network composed of more than 4,000 law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and criminal investigators across the United States and around … Continue reading
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Tagged ACEF, Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, counterfeit coins, CrimeDex
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Fuljenz Provides Useful Tips for Avoiding Fakes
(Rosemont, Illinois) July 3, 2019 – Former American Numismatic Association authenticator, grader, and instructor, Dr. Michael Fuljenz, will give expert advice about counterfeits in the marketplace during his Money Talks seminar at the ANA 2019 Chicago World’s Fair of Money® … Continue reading
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Tagged ANA National Money Show, counterfeit coins, facts about fakes, fake coins, Michael Fuljenz
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No museum exclusively for counterfeits
Is there a museum of counterfeit coins? There are many museums in which counterfeit coins reside, some known to be fakes while others deceive the curators. I am aware of collectors who specialize in either contemporary or modern counterfeits, but … Continue reading
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Tagged auction prices, coin business, coin clinic, counterfeit coins, no-date coins, slabbed coins
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Isabella quarters not meant to circulate
Unsold Columbus half dollars were released into circulation What about the Isabella quarters? The Isabella quarters were sold to collectors and the public but were not released into circulation. Surviving examples showing wear were mishandled after their sale. Whose … Continue reading
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