I took some screenshots and did a comparison and image overlay to genuine PCGS TrueView, and unfortunately this one is a better quality fake. At first glance it's more convincing than some, but the counterfeiters did not get the proportions of the reverse elements right and made some of the letters a slightly different shape than the genuine. They eyelid and brow is also disproportionate and misshapen compared to the original. With better technology, counterfeit detection often comes down to the minor details these days. I had a superfake Chinese pattern coin in the shop recently that I was only able to distinguish as fake by a few die chips that didn't match and couldn't develop on a die with a mintage of less than 20. I'm in the process of gathering up examples for a series on detecting counterfeits. Would you mind if I use my screenshots of this coin as an example for one of those videos?
I was hopeful after hearing what you said in the video that this coin is real but having read the pinned comment, it appears not to be. Let us know what you found out in the update video. Cheers 😊✌🏻
Wow. For such a brief video, it sure provided a rollercoaster of emotions. Saddened by the title, then hopeful upon your closer inspection, and then reading the very polite and articulate comment by GulfCoast. I hope the wallet pain is bearable IF it turns out to be counterfeit. I bet that the "guy that wrote the book" will have some interesting comments on this coin. Auwe on thieves!
Yes, Gulf Coast is a great and knowledgeable dude! There is no doubt the coin is a fake, but it had me mostly fooled there for a bit! Now the only thing I'm curious about is how many seconds it will take for Mr. Medcalf to determine its a phony lol
I took some screenshots and did a comparison and image overlay to genuine PCGS TrueView, and unfortunately this one is a better quality fake. At first glance it's more convincing than some, but the counterfeiters did not get the proportions of the reverse elements right and made some of the letters a slightly different shape than the genuine. They eyelid and brow is also disproportionate and misshapen compared to the original. With better technology, counterfeit detection often comes down to the minor details these days. I had a superfake Chinese pattern coin in the shop recently that I was only able to distinguish as fake by a few die chips that didn't match and couldn't develop on a die with a mintage of less than 20.
I'm in the process of gathering up examples for a series on detecting counterfeits. Would you mind if I use my screenshots of this coin as an example for one of those videos?
@gulfcoasttreasurehunter9112 thank you! That is some great info! I'm going to pin your comment. And yes, by all means use the screenshots.
Also, feel free to clip any parts of this video you want. Thanks again!
Very cool 😊
I was hopeful after hearing what you said in the video that this coin is real but having read the pinned comment, it appears not to be. Let us know what you found out in the update video. Cheers 😊✌🏻
Wow. For such a brief video, it sure provided a rollercoaster of emotions.
Saddened by the title, then hopeful upon your closer inspection, and then reading the very polite and articulate comment by GulfCoast.
I hope the wallet pain is bearable IF it turns out to be counterfeit.
I bet that the "guy that wrote the book" will have some interesting comments on this coin.
Auwe on thieves!
Yes, Gulf Coast is a great and knowledgeable dude! There is no doubt the coin is a fake, but it had me mostly fooled there for a bit! Now the only thing I'm curious about is how many seconds it will take for Mr. Medcalf to determine its a phony lol
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