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.

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Introduction to Counterfeit and Alteration Detection | Brian Silliman and Jim Robinson

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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.

“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.

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.

A Shave and a Haircut: Get Your 2 Bits Worth Quarter Dollars

On This Date… In This Place… Commemoratives

It’s Foreign to Me: Chinese-Made Counterfeits of US Coins

And That’s a Wrap!

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