Fakes & Forgeries
Fakes abound in gold coins. There is obviously more profit and more reason to produce counterfeit gold coins than base metal ones.
We discuss and illustrate fake half sovereigns and other gold coins, mainly as a guide to identifying and avoiding them.
Euphemisms
A number of euphemistic words are used to describe coins which are not genuine. Many of these are misleading, deceptive and dishonest.
More to Follow
We intend to add to, and link to, this page, with details of more fakes when we have time.
Restrikes
A restrike is an officially produced coin, from the original or other official dies, often struck by the original mint, or other officially authorised mint. The word restrike is often used euphemistically when applied to fake or counterfeit coins. We have also seen modern replica fantasy coins described as restrikes. We do not agree with this practise, and believe it to be dishonest.
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Obverse of Fake 1887 Victoria Jubilee Head Half Sovereign
Obverse of Fake 1901-S US Gold Double Eagle
Obverse of Fake 1889 Sovereign
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