Introduction to Counterfeit and Alteration Detection
Follow instructors Brian Silliman and Jim Robinson as they walk you through the basics of counterfeit and alteration detection. At the end of each episode, you can download the forum guide with a summary of key information.
Introduction to Counterfeit and Alteration Detection | Brian Silliman and Jim Robinson
Introduction to Counterfeit and Alteration Detection Trailer
Introduction to Counterfeit and Alteration Detection
In this episode, you will meet the course instructors and be provided an overview of what is to come in the Forum.
Additional Reading
“It’s a Nice Coin, But…” Mistakes, Risk Factors, and Counterfeits & Alterations
This episode is focused on common mistakes and risk factors collectors should consider.
Handle with Care: Coin Handling, Storage, and Alteration Detection
This episode is focused on coin handling, storage, and viewing.
Pimples and Pits: Looking at Cast Counterfeits
This episode is focused on the methods of creating counterfeit coins.
What Year is That Cent? Key Date Coins
This episode is focused on the diagnostics for key date cents.
At the Five and Dime: 3, 5, and 10 Cent Coins
This episode is focused on diagnostics related to 3, 5, and 10 cent coins.