New collector – would appreciate opinions on these coins
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Hi everyone,
I recently purchased four Chinese silver coins online, but I have not received them yet.
These photos are screenshots from the seller’s listing.
As I am still new to collecting, I would really appreciate it if you could help me share your opinions on their authenticity.
Thank you very much for your time and help.
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I wouldn’t buy any of those except from a reputable dealer AND certified.
There’s probably more fake dragons than real ones.
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My first impression is modern counterfeit for all of them.
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I concur with the two very knowledgeable posters above, and would only add that I’d hate to see any new collector get discouraged by material like this……
I like the patina/look of some of what you’ve posted, I’d be looking for coins like these in NGC or PCGS VF/XF/AU holders. Get a few of those, study them, and then you’ll have a lot better feel for potentially purchasing raw material down the line.
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One thing you might reveal is whether you know what the current price for these are and whether you paid below that looking for a bargain -- that's usually a really bad decision.
I would not automatically condemn them, although the probability that some or all are counterfeits is fairly high.
But the pictures do not indicate the usual obvious counterfeits.
Much higher-resolution images (or better yet, an in-person examination) would be necessary to know for sure.
I have this sneaking suspicion that said “new collector” knows exactly what they are.
Agreed that I wouldn’t touch Chinese material like this unless TPG certified and from a reputable source. Way, WAY too many modern counterfeits out there.
And I’d be on the lookout for counterfeit TPG holders as well.
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