Counterfeit Detection

1893-CC Morgan Dollar

Numismatic Guaranty Company recently received a purported example of the 1893-CC business-strike Morgan dollar.

1869-S Seated Liberty Quarter

Numismatic Guaranty Company recently received a purported example of an 1869-S quarter, and plenty of clues point to its true origins.

Washington Presidential Dollar

NGC received a purported example of a Washington Presidential dollar that can be easily identified as a counterfeit by its design variations.

Switzerland 1826 Bern 5 Batzen

(1694) Elephant Token

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) recently received a purported example of an enigmatic (1694) Elephant token.

1937 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

NGC recently received a purported 1937 Walking Liberty half dollar. A glance at the sun sheds enough light to declare this coin a fake.

1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar

The Stone Mountain half dollar is one of the most affordable classic commemoratives, with low mint-state examples selling for around $100.

1861 Silver 3 Cents

NGC graders recently identified a counterfeit 1861 silver 3 cents, which, based on its condition, likely has an interesting backstory.

Italy 1914 5 Lire

NGC recently received a purported example of a 1914 5 lire. Besides its composition, the coin had many other red flags.

Great Britain 1911 Proof Gold 5 Sovereign

Numismatic Guaranty Company recently received a submission of a purported 1911 proof gold 5 sovereign that is riddled with red flags.

2015 China 300 Yuan

The 300 yuan has an elegant design. NGC recently received a submission that included a purported example of this beautiful modern coin.

1891-CC Morgan Dollar

This date is a target for counterfeiters because a collector might be tempted by what appears to be a great deal on an uncertified coin.