$1 Gold Counterfeit Screening

nesvt

I mentioned that I picked up some raw circulated gold in this thread.
Someone suggested I post some bigger pictures of the $1 gold pieces. I know there are a lot of counterfeits. If anyone of you have the time and knowledge, feel free to review some of the images and provide opinions. I appreciate it. They were pretty cheap, but there is an open return policy.

My lighting got messed. Having a hard time with the tiny coins. Pictures aren't the best. In hand, they look closer to the scans than the photos.





















Scans-

PerryHall

They all appear to be authentic based on your most excellent pics.

coinguy1

<< <i>They all appear to be authentic based on your most excellent pics. >>

I agree. I wouldn't have wanted to assess them, based just on the scans. But the photographs allow for a good look at the coins.

Moonbiter

In the United States Gold counterfeit detection guide, there are 3 examples of 1851 counterfeit dollars. From what I can see from your photos, is that they appear to be genuine compared to just the pick up points in the 3 examples. If the weight is right, I would say they are genuine based on the photos provided.

ranshdow

I like the first two, but don't like the look of the third one. The stars over Liberty on the obverse are too weak, and I don't like the dentils on the reverse.

ambro51

All three are genuine. And, your photos are really good~

nesvt

Thank you! I appreciate the replies and your expertise. Was concerned about a couple things on the 2nd and 3rd coins, so I took some close-ups. Guess they're not needed any more, but I'll post them anyway. Looks like it's just some die polishing and wear.

Again, thanks for your time.


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3rd

PerryHall

Definitely authentic based on the new pics, The fine die polish within the letters of LIBERTY is a diagnostic/characteristic of real gold dollars.