This video documents the various ways to identify fake Chinese holders and coins, including lack of logos on slab, pasted Gold Shield sticker, wrong fonts, wrong 1921 label, wrong reverse and so much more. Below the video is a an example of a Carson City Morgan dollar with six significant problems signifying a counterfeit. But there are other fake coins and slabs you need to know.
Bad Condition for Grade
The surface area lacks a cartwheel and good eye appeal and would never be graded MS66+. Check certification before buying any slabbed coin by PCGS and NGC, especially. See below for difference.
Wrong Font
Missing NFC Logo
QR Code Opens to Chinese Fake Certification Site
Everything is Wrong
Wrong cert, mistake “Morgan” on non 1921 coin, thin holder, misplaced sticker, missing logo.
Another Messed Up “Everything Wrong” Example
Wrong bar code, missing symbol and logo, wrong reverse, misplaced sticker.
Genuine Sticker Inserted into Fake PCGS Holder
Cracked open fake holder (no PCGS logo, wrong sticker) with genuine sticker and fake coin stuck inside it.
Counterfeit Coin Via Verification Check with Fake GreatCollections Holder
Fake coin detected via checking certification that also has a fake GreatCollections label.
Counterfeit Coin with Spurious Label
PCGS does not use “America” on US Coins
For more in-depth analysis, see “Detecting Counterfeit Coins.“
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