Counterfeit Detection

Counterfeits are everywhere. Use these articles to stay informed before you buy the coin.

Faces on Fakes

Faces on Fakes

December 1, 2023

Read time 5 min read

Counterfeiters struggled to create realistic depictions 
of people and accurate imprints on fake pre-Civil War bank notes.

Faces on Fakes
1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar

1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar

November 30, 2023

Read time 2 min read

The Monroe Doctrine half dollar is among the most affordable classic commemoratives. Examples in low Mint State can be found for under $100.

1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar
1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar

1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar

November 1, 2023

Read time 2 min read

The Oregon Trail half dollar, struck from 1926 to 1939, boasts a celebrated design. Over 200,000 were sold, and most survivors are mint state.

1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar
1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent

November 1, 2023

Read time 2 min read

To find a variety mint error is exceptionally rare. When the variety is the “King of Doubled Dies,” that premium skyrockets. 

1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent