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Viewing Morgan Dollar
Collecting 101

Spotting Morgan Dollar Fakes

By F. Michael Fazzari
Weak area still shows the surface of the un-struck part of the planchet.
Collecting 101

A Look at Burnishing, Tool Marks, Weakness and More

By F. Michael Fazzari
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Collecting 101

Facts about Fakes: An Eye for Style

By F. Michael Fazzari
World Coin News

Fluorescent Light Coin Examinations

By F. Michael Fazzari
Fazzari
World Coin News

Can You Find ‘Secret’ Dime Marker?

By F. Michael Fazzari
IMG_0004 (5)
Collecting 101

Mintmarks: Know the Style and Location

By Numismatic News Staff
Dr. Michael Fuljenz
Collecting 101

Fuljenz Provides Useful Tips for Avoiding Fakes

By Numismatic News Staff
Figure 2: Genuine coin with “Mint Quality” sharpness.
Collecting 101

Genuine Coins Have “Style”

By F. Michael Fazzari