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Look for a seam along the rim edge of the coin which would mean is a casting and fake. Check the weight. An authentic coin should weigh 268.5 to 269.5 grams. Much lighter or heavier means fake.
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How do you know if your 1971 one dollar coin is uncirculated?
A uncirculated coin shows no wear. You can compare it to a known example or look at pictures of uncirculated coins, but the best thing to do is have a collector or dealer look at it.
How can one spot a fake rolex?
There are a number of signs that a Rolex might be fake. If the price is very cheap then it is likely to be fake. One can also look for the magnification of the date on the watch which is 2.5 x on a real Rolex and often only 1.5 x on a fake Rolex. One can also tell by dipping the watch in water as all Rolex watches are water tight. If there is any leak inside the watch it is fake.
How can you tell if a rolexs watch is real?
there use to be a time when you can just look at a fake Rolex and determine that it is fake, but in recent years the quality of fake watches has gone up considerably? But here are some things to look for. # 98% of all Rolex watches sold are mechanical movements, so if the Rolex you have has a quartz movement and the second hand is ticking away rather than moving gradually across the dial then you have a fake. # Most Rolex watches are heavy. If yours is light and comparable to the weight of a quartz watch then you probably have a fake. # Take a look at back of the case and on the bracelet itself. The word Rolex should be stamped on both. If not then you have a fake. # Modern Rolex watches are made using Sapphire crystals and are cold to the touch. Much older Rolex watches were not so if the watch you have looks new but doesn't have a sapphire crystal then it is probably fake. Look at the crystal from the side of the watch. The crystal will usually be raised and you can see a prism effect. If you see the prism effect then it is a sapphire crystal.
What are the moon landings?
The moon landing means when a rocket carrying people landed on the moon. The year of the first moon landing was in 1969 on Apollo 11 (the mission). Some people think that the moon landings were faked and some think they were true (like me) My reply back to the people who think it is fake is that how could they make the moon walk look true? Scientists tested it and they COULDN'T fake the moon walk. Also how would you get the milky way, universe, stars and the galaxy to look EXACTLY like it in space? My opinion is that they are true and that you just wouldn't fake something as major as THAT. Hope you find this useful!
What is the value of 1905 gold coin with 13 stars on it?
Please post a new question with the coin's denomination. ALL 1905 U.S. gold coins had 13 stars on them. Also look on the back to see if there is a small S or D mint mark and include that in your posting.
What is the value of a 1783 Nova Constellatio Mark 1000 if it is authentic and if not what is the estimated value?
The last known AUTHENTIC 1783 Nova Constellation Pattern 1000 Mark coin sold at the Garrett sale in 1979 for $190,000 -- I would estimate that coin would probably be worth more than double that today. HOWEVER, there are MANY electrotype replicas in existance. They will look like the original, but a trained eye can tell the difference. These are worth a couple dollars. If you believe your coin is genuine, I suggest you check out the ANACS website to see if they will be attending any upcoming coin shows in your area, where you can get a free professional first-hand appraisal : http://www.anacs.com
What is the value 1783 silver dollar?
US silver dollars were first made in 1794, look at the coin again and post new question.
What is the value of 1783 sliver dollor?
The first U.S. silver dollars were struck in 1794. Please look at the coin again and post new question.
Was there ever a krugerrand coin with just the words pseudo fyngoud on the back side?
Pretty sure that means it is not the actual coin but a faux version... Yes there was such a coin. I have one and it is a reproduction or PSEUDO(fake) but at least it is printed on the coin. Unlike other repro's on eBay that are just fake but look real in every way.......You have an elusive and rare coin
How do you know if a silver bar is genuine?
It is really hard to see if a bar is genuine. Unlike a coin, a bar is pretty easy to counterfeit, a fake Silver Eagle's design will look fake, a fake 10 oz bar will look much like any other bar. The easiest way is to use silver testing acid or just take it to a local jeweler.
How would you know if 1796 silver dollar is fake?
There are a few tests to see if a silver dollar is fake. The first is to match up the details with a known authentic coin. While there are many varieties of silver dollars for that year, one with a completely wrong type (such as a trade dollar, or Morgan dollar) you can immediately dismiss the coin as a fake. The second thing to do is to look at the edge of the coin for lines where the coin might have been cast, genuine coins are struck, never cast. The next way to see if it is genuine or not is to weigh it and measure it. A fake coin made out of a material other than silver will either be overweight or underweight or will have dimensions that don't work such as being thicker or wider than a genuine coin. Another way to see if it is a fake or not is to take it to a reputable coin dealer who can usually tell if its fake or not in a second or two. Also, make sure the coin doesn't have "COPY" stamped on it, reproductions since the '70s have to have "COPY" stamped on it somewhere, however, reproductions made before the '70s, or counterfeit coins meant to deceive collectors, won't have it on there.
Why does your twenty dollar gold coin feel lite?
Its quite possible it is a fake. To determine if your coin is a fake, first weigh it. It should weigh 33.431 grams or so. While naturally a heavily circulated coin will cause the coin to lose some weight, anything more than a slight variation should be immediately suspect. Next, measure your coin compared to a known genuine piece, a coin that isn't made out of gold but is the right weight will likely either have too big of a diameter, or more likely too thick. Also, look at the design of your coin, first, make sure your year and mintmark combination exists. If you have for example a 1915-D double eagle, you'd have a fake since no coin exists of that particular year and mintmark. Make sure your coin doesn't look "mushy" or look porous, those are hallmarks of cast coins (genuine coins are struck). Also, look at the edge when compared to a genuine coin, a Liberty Head double eagle should have a reeded edge while a St. Gaudens double eagle should have a lettered edge. While its possible that the reeding might not exactly match (especially if you are comparing coins from different years), you should make sure that your coin has the appropriate edge design for the type. If all else fails, take it to a coin dealer and ask their opinion, most coin and bullion dealers deal with double eagles fairly regularly and can easily identify a fake.
What makes a girl look fake?
Fake nails, tattoos and fake lashes (IMO).
How do you know if your 1943 copper penny is real?
Take it to a reputable coin dealer and he can verify it for you. Some easy tricks to do is to see if it sticks to a magnet, if it does, it is a fake. Secondly, look at the coin under a loupe and compare the last 2 digits to a genuine 1943 steel penny, if they aren't identical, it is an altered coin.
How can you tell 1795 us silver dollar is real?
There is no clear answer to that. You have to realize that the 1795 Silver Dollar is often times reproduced. The first thing to look for is if "COPY" is anywhere on the coin, if "COPY" is stamped in the coin, you can know for sure it is a fake. You might also want to look for a box that looks like its been filed away that had "COPY" stamped on it at one time until one unscrupulous person filed it off. The next thing to do is look marks of where it might have been cast. If the coin looks like it has a seam around it, that is also a dead giveaway it is a fake, real coins are struck, not cast. Next, make sure that the design elements match up with what the real coin is supposed to look like. Now, keep in mind that the dies were hand engraved in 1795, so there are die varieties so your coin might not look 100% like the picture but it should match up closely, but something that is obviously wrong (such as the Seated Liberty design) is enough to tell you that you have a fake. Next, weigh and measure your coin against the dimensions that the coin was produced with. While, naturally, in circulation the coin might change in weight a bit, an incredibly overweight or underweight coin is enough to tell you that you have a rather poor fake. If you still think your coin is genuine, take it in to a reputable coin dealer, he should be able to tell you within 5 minutes if your coin is genuine or not. Keep in mind that to the untrained eye, things like wear and age can be misleading, though an experienced person who deals with coins can easily tell you if it is artificial wear and aging.
How do you identify a real 1889 cc Morgan silver dollar from a fake one.?
A few things you can check are the weight it should be 26.73 grams. Also look at the rim of the coin if you see what looks to be a seam it's fake. The best thing to do is take it to a dealer or collector.
What is a trade dollar worth?
It depends greatly on the date/mintmark. HOWEVER, the Trade dollar is perhaps the most faked US coin. Look for characteristic "strike weakness" where the coin might have areas that look "worn" but aren't the highest point of the coin, if it has them, its a good indicator that the coin could be a fake. Next, weigh the coin, a US trade dollar should weigh 27.2 grams. If the coin weighs much more or less than it, its a fake. Fakes that are the same weight will be thicker or larger than a genuine trade dollar. At a minimum a genuine (fakes have little to no value) coin will be worth about $30 for a very worn coin, while $80-150 in the common range for better condition pieces that are common dates (and genuine!). However, there are several rare dates that command much higher prices. But I cannot stress this enough, make sure your trade dollar is genuine before thinking $$$, I'd imagine that there are about 5-10 fake trade dollars for every real one. If you plan to sell it online, I'd go to a coin shop and have it evaluated in person before putting it on eBay and the like to avoid selling a fake coin and having to suffer through negative feedback and returns.
