fake silver eagles surface in Toronto
derryb
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Coin World is reporting that ten 2011 fake ASEs have surfaced in Toronto, containing no silver. Close enough to fool a dealer.
Among the diagnostics:
Thinner reverse lettering.
Weight is 32.608 g. vs. the correct 31.101 g.
Fake is 20-25% thicker and slightly smaller in diameter.
Date digits larger and spaced farther apart.
Length of the first ray to the left of the sun is shorter.
Top of the L in LIBERTY extends farther left of the third ray.
Stars above eagle's head are slightly smaller and not as sharp in detail.
Eagle's beak is larger, almost parrotlike.
E in LIBERTY is almost completely exposed where on an authentic ASE the bottom of the E is almost completely covered.
Among the diagnostics:
Thinner reverse lettering.
Weight is 32.608 g. vs. the correct 31.101 g.
Fake is 20-25% thicker and slightly smaller in diameter.
Date digits larger and spaced farther apart.
Length of the first ray to the left of the sun is shorter.
Top of the L in LIBERTY extends farther left of the third ray.
Stars above eagle's head are slightly smaller and not as sharp in detail.
Eagle's beak is larger, almost parrotlike.
E in LIBERTY is almost completely exposed where on an authentic ASE the bottom of the E is almost completely covered.
If you understand what is coming, then you can duck. If not, then you get sucker-punched. - Martin Armstrong
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You now need to look at every one you buy, unless you are getting new rolls from an established B&M.
TD
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