counterfeit fake gold eagle identification and dismantling how to know.

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counterfeit fake gold eagle identification and dismantling how to know.

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2 жыл бұрын

a complete rundown on the tests and identifying markers in order to ensure proper identification of a counterfeit Gold eagle.
many people get scammed into buying these and they have no idea until it's too late.
this gives X-ray test ring test drop test dismantling test many ways to identify.

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@darkknightstacker5420 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's the best fake I've ever seen! That's super scary, I wonder how many folks have these in their safes and don't even know it. This is why you got to buy from reputable dealers and well known people only. Thanks for the great detailed video.

@SilverDragons47 Жыл бұрын

the ring is not 100% accurate but probably 99.9% accurate. I have seen Cracked Planchettes which have no ring but are real coins. The sigma pro is my favorite because it will test all the way through the coin and allow a density test as well 🔥🐉

@GTFBITK 2 ай бұрын

I love the Harry's videos.

@SilverJoker 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was unaware that "fakers" would actually use so much real gold in their fakes, it's kinda scary! Opened my eyes. Thanks, my friend

@JustReed 5 ай бұрын

I'm a bit wiser than I was before watching these.

@JuniusMaltby 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you use a $20 gold piece as a hammer essentially. Love it man. Great work.

@TonyMaine915 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. This is why you need to buy from a trusted dealer.

@1topskyrocket 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tutorial on figuring those illegitimate coins. This is very informative

@lukeanthony8310 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty and service.

@gishgishgish 11 ай бұрын

This fake underscores the reason why the US Mint needs to adopt better security features.

@TalkingBullion 2 жыл бұрын

Wow David. Great video…thanks for sharing!

@musclesmouse 10 ай бұрын

Ring test is my favorite in a pinch test. That is also reason I only get coins or rounds. faking the sound and weight and dimensions of a coin would be near impossible. If they could, it would nearly cost as much as a real coin.

@Birdy-by9cg Жыл бұрын

This is the first thing I do is the ping test then I weight it then look super colse at it. Thx for sharing sir

@jeanmurry4876 6 ай бұрын

Dude , the dead ringer, you are awesome. Vince murry

@jurgenpommerenke8150 4 ай бұрын

Gold is diamagetic, Tungsten paramagnetic. You can hang it and test it with a strong neodym magnet.

@JewelryEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

From what I saw, the Sigma actually pegged it as fake as the pointer went off the scale to the right which is indicative of a counterfeit. The XRF though, that is really shocking. Almost as if the XRF is just reading the surface whereas we know the Sigma sends an electromagnetic signal penetrating the surface. I'm real happy with the Sigma. How did that counterfeit add up with weight, diameter and thickness? Excellent video, liked and subbed.

@ptaeiy 11 ай бұрын

0:32. Abt 3g too heavy.

@onlyme9262 7 ай бұрын

What my question is, is with the tungsten fakes can they not plate them or does is have to be encased, as I know some materials don't plate well? Maybe if it was copper they could plate it properly without putting a shell on? Maybe that's the big give away is that the tungsten ones that weigh the same will always have a gap on the edge as they can't be plated and get the same weight? Also I have seen the sigma be fooled if the outside shell is really thick and you don't get the nozzle attachment out and move it over the whole coin.

@sim8634 6 ай бұрын

@@ptaeiy no thats what a 22k eagle weights as they put 1 oz of 24k gold in a eagle

@ptaeiy 6 ай бұрын

@@sim8634 My mistake. Don't know what I was thinking.

@BoxStudioExecutive 3 ай бұрын

@@onlyme9262 One can plate tungsten. Electroless nickel strike plating on the tungsten followed by gold plating. But apparently this process is not that easy (or cheap) to do. The other thing is gold electroplating produces a maximum thickness of like 0.025mm. The thickness of the foil in this fake is about 0.14mm by my calculations. It could be plating with gold doesn't produce a thick enough coating and gets scratched too easily, which readily reveals the fake grey interior? With copper the color difference is harder to tell, but the dimensions of a copper-plated gold would be totally wrong

@remonmicheal8753 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your beautiful video

@RYNSULLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tricks David, love ping test, I don't collect coins so I'm new to this.

@Christophersanchez1326 2 жыл бұрын

Well some beach.. I had a silver round that made a thud sound just like that. Found out it did have a hollow running threw the edge center of the round. After some heat and beat on a anvil. It opened up. 😂 .999 1 oz hollow silver.

@ahayahshouse5344 9 ай бұрын

Would the fake pass the rare earth magnet test?

@tubeviewerX20 4 ай бұрын

The fact aside that it’s a counterfeit, the ‘Eagle Family’ of older modern US gold coins is *supposed* to have a cartoony look, it’s the style.

@chadx8269 7 ай бұрын

The only non destructive test is with Transmission X-rays spectroscopy analysis that the X rays goes thru the coin.

@Goldstacker1972-kp2bh 6 ай бұрын

It's hard to beat the sound test. Simple and cheapest.

@Malice_Lonewolf 6 ай бұрын

terrifying. lately been more and more afraid stuff I buy from my lcs could be fake. Im sure odds are fairly low but still worrisome.

@vabbe71 Жыл бұрын

I was scammed by these cpoins 4 yrs ago, i bought 3 pcs (3 Troy Ounce), tested them with my XRF and was absolutely sure it's the real deal. Buy looks and feeling it was also like a real for sure. i was completely shocked when realizing it was tuinsten inside. These are extremely well done. We obviously had the same coins because my were also 4.81 grams real gold wrapping. BTW tungsten is te only metal almost exactly same as gold density. The coibns I had didn't have any rim visible with 10x magnifictation

@sanpedrosilver 2 жыл бұрын

1st time I’ve seen one like that. Did you guys buy it or did you catch it beforehand? Thx David

@krsmedley 7 ай бұрын

What an amazing video. Thank you!

@user-dk1rr6lk7k 2 ай бұрын

Since I bought my larger sigma Machine I test all my gold ! The machine will save you from the fakes and pain of losing over $2500.00 think about it .

@cocardonboarding5649 Жыл бұрын

always purchase from someone who's been in business a long time. I like Apmex. They are a good retailer and will stand behind their products.

@royharris7135 6 ай бұрын

Would the magnet test not have picked it up ,literally ? I use earth magnets

@JV-km2oz 11 ай бұрын

Thank GOD mines did the bell sound.

@CyberCurtainTwitcher 2 жыл бұрын

That's very concerning indeed. That outer shell reminds of some fake silver Pandas we investigates years ago thay were constructed the same way.

@ryanhudson1252 Жыл бұрын

I would never get a Panda of any metal

@Monipenny1000 7 ай бұрын

@@ryanhudson1252 curious, why?

@Bernard8190 5 ай бұрын

I've seen very well known dealers who have been scammed

@neemaborji9993 Жыл бұрын

Please use a pencil or plastic pen to conduct the ring test. Dont damage your coins by using metal or other coins

@Christophersanchez1326 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no chocolate 🥺 between the gold foil?

@Fanta.... 2 жыл бұрын

IMO this is the real crime.

@anthonyg.3503 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks David.

@0528bella 2 жыл бұрын

Great educational video

@ronaldellis3229 9 ай бұрын

So where was this originally purchased ?

@AUMINER1 2 жыл бұрын

excellent info! thank you

@minutemaniii7062 6 ай бұрын

Canadian maple 9999 coins can be genuine but have 0 ring. The american gold ring becos they do have a small amt of silver in them

@hotheadedjoelhaha Жыл бұрын

Great info!

@danieloshea3326 7 ай бұрын

Will you send me the gold wrapper that it was in

@plainboxer1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@minutemaniii7062 6 ай бұрын

ANYTHING more than 0.5gm off from 31.1gm , never ever accept it. In fact, do not even accept more than 0.3gm + or - from 31.1gm

@allsportsexpert 2 ай бұрын

I bet if the fake gold coin was made with gold plating it would ring.

@maddogair 6 ай бұрын

Diabolical

@dalzcoins7528 11 ай бұрын

Wow nice ❤❤❤🙏

@SupergiantgeckosLLC 3 ай бұрын

Oh damn I have some silver roos that thud like that.

@chiil034 2 ай бұрын

100% silver doesn't ring like 90% sovereign struck coins.

@SupergiantgeckosLLC 2 ай бұрын

I hear ya but my kangaroos don’t ping at all compared to my Maples

@Michael-db1ce Жыл бұрын

That metal is probably toxic.

@StashTreasure 2 жыл бұрын

You guys use to have a solid reputation but lately I’ve seen more and more bad reviews on your turn around time. I had 2 experiences with you myself. One was amazing. One took 2 months. What’s happening Dave?

@erichood3169 5 ай бұрын

Wow just wow

@gilsgriddleandgrill Жыл бұрын

Damn!! Scammers in China are almost better than the real deal. Super scary and not want to buy any gold at all these days. Buy and pay the little extra and purchase from a local coin dealer. Not worth the sellers and eBay headaches!!

@tinypanther3320 Жыл бұрын

Ah the tungsten filled gold eagles I hate those bastards that scam people for 2 grand when the real metal content is either steel or tungsten 😑 they should be locked up in prison for doing that shit ugh 😑🤦‍♂️

@douglaseuritt3919 7 ай бұрын

And they can be if the effort is made to catch them...that $50 statement on the obverse means US counterfeiting laws apply. If the Secret Service would just come down hard on a few of these scammers this problem would go away for the most part.

@jenk7583 4 ай бұрын

manicure?

@spida817express 7 ай бұрын

With all due respect my man….A good cleaning of your fingernails would be appreciated. First thing my kid said to me is why does this guy not wash his hands. Told him you must be busy saving the world, no time for personal hygiene. Cmon man, a bath, shower, or just get your nails done. Show some self respect !!! WOW !!!

@vabbe71 Жыл бұрын

the Ping test is superior 100%