5 Ways to Test for Fake American Silver Eagles!

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In this video I show the following ways to test for fake american silver eagles: Visual Test, Ping Test, Magnet Test, Weight Test, Specific Gravity Test. Some of the tests that I show will also work for a silver fake silver chain, fake silver bars, and any fake silver bullion. If you have ever bought a fake silver eagle, then you know how important it is to test your purchases for fake silver eagle coins. There are a lot of fake silver eagles on ebay and I only recommend buying from big bullion dealers. If you do end up buying fake american silver eagles then these tests that I show you in this video will help you to find them and sort them out.
The best way to not buy fake American Silver Eagles is to only buy from trusted bullion dealers. If you do buy American Silver Eagle Coins from China then it is possible that you will receive fake silver. Fake silver can by either different alloys or copper with a fine silver plating. If you do the test that I show in this video you will be able to find the fake coins. The specific gravity test that I do on a silver eagle will work on any type of silver to determine that it is real including poured silver. It can be very hard to distinguish fake silver vs real silver but the specific gravity test is one of the best to learn so you can become a pro!
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Topics I cover in this video: fake american silver eagles, fake silver, testing for fake silver, testing for fake american silver eagles, silver eagle ping test, silver specific gravity test, fake silver eagle, fake silver eagle coins, fake silver vs real silver, fake silver bullion, fake silver eagles on ebay

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Ping Test 8:06 That's an A#/Bb for all you musicians out there.

[@SilverDragons47]

Brian Taylor yep snag a guitar tuner app and you are good to go! 🔥🐉

[@loupi4bama]

Do you have perfect pitch, or did you already know it?

[@NFStopsnuf]

@@loupi4bama I don’t have perfect pitch, rather relative pitch, and I knew it was a B-flat since most brass instruments tune to it-I’ve been exposed to tuning to B-flat in an orchestral setting

[@loupi4bama]

@@NFStopsnuf I also have relative pitch.

[@budgetbullionstacker1950]

I use a magnet, weigh it, ping test, and specific gravity. Those with buying from trusted sources.

[@SilverDragons47]

Josh Cravens the. you know it’s 100% legit very good my friend!!! 🔥🐉

[@OurHeroXero]

I love learning new tips/tricks for spotting fake coins

[@SilverDragons47]

OurHeroXero great addition my friend! the more you know!!! 🔥🐉

[@michaelandrews8348]

Your videos have taught me a lot about silver and stacking in the past few days. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@1royalwolf]

That specific gravity test is one I’ve never heard of. Great video👍

[@necromancer6897]

I just got into silver stacking this past year and your videos help me out quite a bit and I learn something as well thanks so much!

[@SilverHeist]

I did not know the “U” test. You are a font of knowledge! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐉

[@SilverDragons47]

Silver Heist thanks I try to be in font of the pack 🔥🐉

[@Kittlecoins]

Always try to buy from reputable dealers you trust and who will guarantee what they sell is genuine.

[@SilverDragons47]

Michael Kittle Rare Coins absolutely! especially eagles strait from the mint... legit! 👍🏽🔥🐉

[@kristinalapa2234]

How do you know who’s reputable ?

[@deanlollis9177]

@@kristinalapa2234 jm bullion, mbarr,

[@xxmadmanxx9882]

Very helpful video, I had some I bought used and got a decent deal on. At the time I was confident, when I got home I got suspicious because of a couple marks I saw that discolored the coins. Ive done every test and they’re spot on. Much appreciated! ✌️

[@cda6980]

Great information! I will certainly use these techniques to validate. Thanks!

[@debbym2130]

This was great. Very informative. Thank you.

[@SilverDragons47]

Deborah Montague thanks for watching my friend! 👍🏽🔥🐉

[@thesarge4457]

Once again you've shown me the Sarge some good things to know and do, to check and make my Silver Eagles are silver and not fakes. Thank you Sir.

[@isseikohama6764]

Great video! Very great techniques to checking silver coins!

[@chriss4365]

what is that card thing called that you can test the size and thickness of coins with?

[@Tits_Money]

Appreciate all the good knowledge and interesting facts in your videos🤘

[@SilverDragons47]

aka_just_matt you got it my friend thanks for watching!! 🔥🐉

[@stackingsoldier4883]

Great video as usual thx for great education 👍🏼

[@jonkmale1]

Wow - what a super-useful video! Many thanks!

[@PirateStacker]

Good video! Very informative!

[@jim7060]

That was fantastic thank you for sharing.

[@alibube1337]

Give a like if you have a silver eagle

[@SilverDragons47]

Coin City you know I liked it 😁🔥🐉

[@anewstacker7841]

I might have bought 2 fakes for the normal price from the internet -__-

[@douglaswilliams6834]

Excellent video. Bookmarked. BTW I have one of those magnet slides and it works great.

[@sonnygunz9207]

Excellent info. We appreciate you.

[@wsg4847]

In 2022 the U on the obverse returned to the sans-serif style.

[@MrThe1234guy]

GREAT ENDING! My 7 yr old son asked why you finish your videos Emphasizing "Silver Dragons" and then Sternly say out. I am going to have to play the ending of this one sounded like you were howling out 🤣

[@SilverDragons47]

M- Nice 😂😂😂😂😂😂 yeah sometimes I switch it up 🔥🐉

[@chevyblueangel]

Thank you for this video. Huge help and very informative. But wondering, if we can weigh the coin and test it with a rare earth magnet, is that all that would be needed to test the legitimacy of the silver?

[@VerticalStacker]

Nice video - I like the ever popular but not very feasible Precious Metals Verifier. 😉 the specific gravity test in my view is the most reliable of the tests you shared here I think. Headed to Oregon next week but don’t think we’ll cross paths since we’ll be in the southern coast. Have a good one!

[@SilverDragons47]

Silver Bugle great beaches down there 👍🏽 yeah I can’t afford one right now sadly 😭🔥🐉

[@stanbewick2685]

Great informative video...cheers!

[@ashokpalav6997]

Very nice 👌 informative video. This video taught me lot. Thanks

[@420coins4]

Spot on as always man !

[@SilverDragons47]

420coins thanks my friend!!! I try to be! 👍🏽🔥🐉

[@lawriefoster5587]

Thank you...learned so much!!

[@OdySlim]

Thanks. That was a lot of fun. I tried my guitar tuner for grins. Probably not a legit test but my Silver Eagles were all a tad over A Sharp. Exactly the same. Regards from Ody Slim

[@SilverDragons47]

Ody Slim that is awesome 😂 now you gotta play the ASE in a song 🔥🐉

[@silverstallion4634]

Awesome thanks for showing me how to do the specific gravity test ty

[@realtyprophotography9274]

I have a 2024 that has the ""old" U. Did they change it back?

[@adespade119]

Great app, just downloaded. thanks for the video.

[@PhilipMcLemore]

Is the U change also true for the Type 2?

[@nicklo8800]

I wasn’t sure about some cons I bought online as I was skeptical about the great price. Well I wish I followed my instincts at the time of purchase. Thanks to you showing us the flip identifier I was able to prove I bought fakes. Unfortunately several so it was an expensive lesson learn. Stick with the well known bullion dealers I have since found several other sites selling the same garbage. The coins weighed in at .9999 ounces and looked perfect but failed the flip test and magnet test. The magnet just rolls right down it. Thanks for your amazing videos you’re helping people. Would love to buy some silver dragons but those are pretty expensive and rare maybe one day once I’ve recovered my losses…

[@dontask8979]

Post office? Why would the post office sell magnets? 😶

[@SilverDragons47]

Dont ask lol it wasn’t USPS it was a mom and pop shop... they sell gems and all sorts of crap 🔥🐉

[@jankochanowski3252]

Hi. Few days ago I purchased Silver Eagles from 1987, 1991 and 93. I have also SE from from 2007,08, 13, 14 and 20. I made a ping test (coin on the tip of my finger, hit by wooden pencil) of these coins and: two coins from 1987 and two from 1993 have not so nice sound like the coins 2007 onwards, strange :-( Two coins from 1991 (I have only 2 from this year) have entirely diferent sound than all the coins from 2007 onwards. The sound is short and dull and not so nice bell like. Just completelly diferent than the younger coins. The weigth , thickness and diameter of coins from 1991 is ok, magnet test was also fine. The detail on the coin like "U" or dash "SILVER - ONE DOLLAR" are ok. But result of the ping test raises my concerns about authenticity of these two 1991 coins. What is your opinion?

[@KC9RXP]

Do post offices normally sell magnets? And if so, whats their intended use in postage?

[@Ronnie1001]

I tried a “FFT Plot” iPhone app with the silver 2015 Britannia I have here and it showed 3 main peaks at 4582Hz, 7689Hz, 10462Hz plus smaller ones at 16948Hz, 17206Hz, 18029Hz. Can anyone agree these values with a same coin of theirs? Also this Britannia has a left/right flip symmetry instead of the Eagle up/down?

[@BackPackHack]

Since your magnet is cylindrical, you can still use it for a magnet slide test. You'll need to remove the price tag, though. Take the coin to be tested and prop the edge up on another coin. Put the magnet on it's side at the top end of the ramp created by the test coin and let it roll down across the face of the coin. If It's silver, the magnet will not roll as quickly as expected... just like using a coin slide. Sometimes, the magnet will drag enough it won't have enough inertia to climb up the edge of the rim to drop off the coin.

[@Mysteryp7]

Hello. Do you have a test for 925 silver cuban chain?

[@brianbundy4986]

Thanks man you just saved my but, love you for these video's

[@Perot92]

Should the new eagles have the old u? Because mine from 2021 and 2022 have the older U so I was just wondering

[@opinionshurt2905]

I have a 2008 that weighs 32g, all other tests pass, but it has a strange narrowing and crease on the outer edge above “STATES”. Any ideas what that is?

[@jackjones3657]

Very interesting, Thanks!

[@salvatorelivreri]

If buying silver or gold eagles from one of the big online retailers (JM Bullion, APMEX, SD Bullion, MONEX,etc), what are the chances that they will sell you fakes?

[@CHESTURCH]

I bought 2 eagles on ebay. I dont have a scale. Everything i read says they are strict to 40.6mm in diameter for a real one. Both of mine measure out to 40.56mm. Does that mean mine are fake?

[@cartoonmark75]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@anthonyb27]

If it passes all these tests, do you even need to do the acid test?

[@MetalBum]

Great advice thanks man I’ve tried some of those.

[@SilverDragons47]

Metal Bum thanks a bunch! they really work!! 🔥🐉

[@chriss3743]

I am completely new to silver, coins, and stacking. Will an American Silver Eagle sound different from a silver round or other .999 1oz silver coin? I have recently purchased a few American Silver Eagles and also a few other .999 silver coins and they sound different when doing the ping test, is that normal? They weigh ok on my scale, and also pass the magnet test as well, but I am a total beginner and am trying to learn so any info is appreciated. Thanks

[@roberthermens904]

Yes, an eagle sounds different from a round. Best of luck to you Chris. ( sounds like you’re off to a good start )

[@KingOhmni]

Wouldn't a misaligned coin count as a minters error so adds value in the collectors sense?

[@spaceweasel]

I have a 2024 Silver Eagle that appears and tests good, except the security feature is at 3 o'clock instead of 9 o'clock, like a 2023 silver eagle. Could thius be a valuable coin minted on a 2023 form?

[@silversteeler2851]

All good tests. I love the fact you don't mind dropping your coins. I shudder when it happens but still like it. My wife would kill me so no dropping here. Thanks for the upload.

[@SilverDragons47]

Silver Steeler 😂😂😂 yeah I could have edited it out but I don’t care... keeping it real 😁🔥🐉

[@silversteeler2851]

@@SilverDragons47 good idea, being real is fun to watch.

[@andy5323]

Lifesaving tips thx buddy

[@billcur3654]

Does the one troy pound one's have a deeper ping being bigger? I got one. It checks out w the u and flip. The ping is deeper. Don't say .999. Says proof. It was tarnished 2. 1998. Serial # 02141 both on plastic holder and coin. I got it as a novelty hoping ya know. Gave notta really for it. No magnet sticks either fyi though i don't have a rare earth one. It slides slowly. I've seen off brand names b4 like american heritage. Even silver town stuff. I don't have a scale or id know for sure.

[@danielperatinos89]

Excellent video.

[@ericperry2032]

I'm way late to this party; however, I do have a question: What scale do you use, or what scale would you recommend on a budget?

[@caryclemmer26]

Just purchased 2021 silver eagles they're about one millimeter smaller in diameter than my 1992 eagle....... is it fake?

[@Coinstarsilversearcher2]

Thanks for the info. 🖒

[@TomokosEnterprize]

A must for all to know. All kinds of things to learn eh.

[@SilverDragons47]

Tomoko's Enterprize well thanks so much Dean! the more you know 👍🏽🔥🐉

[@davemi00]

Great Vid 👌

[@jasperc1892]

Thanks bro, as a collector I have to be carful. good vid :)

[@AbyssGamess]

i thought i had a fake 1994 silver eagle, because it failed the U test!! omg im so glad its real! didnt know they have subtle changes in 08'!

[@SilverDragons47]

Julio Galvez-Udave yep they did switch it up glad to hear yours is real! 🔥🐉

[@roberthermens904]

Compare the diameter and thickness of your “new“ ASE to one you are sure of. (just set them on edge next to each other and then flat) then weigh. Also you can do the diamagnetic test with a small magnet. (Just let the small magnet slide down the coin) it should travel, eerily, slow.

[@JW52654]

Yup that's how I do it.

[@seang1549]

thanks for the 5 ways to test

[@abnormal9130]

Another change between 2008 and later is the diagonal line from the sun, in the lower left corner, where it goes through the "L" on the word "Liberty". The later issues, 2008 and later, that line goes closer to the rim of the coin. Just compare a 2007 and a 2008 coin and you will see what I'm trying to explain.

[@CelestriumMusic]

Thanks I tested all my coins, rounds and bars. If you go to Apmex and type in 172813, do you recommend buying this types of rounds?? Again keeping them over 10 years.

[@williamwallace1745]

That's a cool coin but at $68 or so is really truly steep.. If you're just wanting 1 as collectable (or know that you'll still have eBay to use and sell on in 10+yrs) then yeah but I'd try to stick with something a little closer to spot price if you're just stacking silver

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

You are a great teacher. Teaching us elderly people slowly and patiently. Truly appreciate you. My husband and I were afried of buying fake coins. If you do the flipping of the coins and the symbols end up right side up do you still need to do all the outher test ? I understand the font but why do all the outher test? Sorry trying to learn.

[@oahuhawaii2141]

The more tests it passes, the better.

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

@@oahuhawaii2141 Thanks!

[@WilliamAyres-mr8zx]

Is the 2020p silver eagle emergcy produced dollar legit at 140,00 made?

[@UrbanLifestyle1]

awsome vid bro

[@SilverDragons47]

Urban Lifestyle thanks man this one was fun! 🔥🐉

[@carl3810]

Which is the best way to buy legitimate silver coins? online can someone give me a link? Thanks !

[@treslongwell1332]

just got 10 fake ones. Failed the first test. Is that how they avoid counterfeiting charges? Also it weighs 1.1 oz

[@juancarlosmartinez5850]

Bold precious metal?

[@CoinsAndCapsaicin]

I have a 2017 that has a slightly smaller diameter. Maybe half a millimeter. Its enough to give it a little room to shake in a direct fit (H40) airtite. It weighs 31.29 grams and the details are correct. What ya guys think?

[@fgss77]

Compare to a real one, put one over the other. I think conterfeits are not so accurate , half milimiter is not much.

[@ssm445]

Yeah great, thanks! Now I have to search the lot (unsorted from all decades) for a 2008 with a W :o)

[@marioamayaflamenco]

I think measuring the diameter AND the thickness with a micrometer is a good test, in conjunction with the weight. I thought I was getting an incredible deal from China....

[@gionnigriffin2804]

Thanks!!

[@Drawfornoone]

hi i sid ring test but these two i got just clunked together no ring or ping at all just flat low clunk...i already has suspicion they were fake

[@yakfish36]

Great video mate, one quick update the new type 2 Eagles use the early shaped U in United I checked mine after your video and panicked but all the mint photos show the older shaped U I then did magnets, ping, spec gravity and weight and it still bugged me so I went and got it tested with an frp gun all ok. I'm good with that not going to acid test I figure a 30k tester is better than me and acid. Hope that's useful.

[@MichaelDouglas132]

Exactly! I freaked out too!!! Geezzzz

[@kennethdante]

the older coin ('92) was def (flat) lower freq than the new coin.

[@rosematthews9604]

I couldn't find a s or p on them,are they supose to be on the coin?

[@oahuhawaii2141]

The bullion (uncirculated) version of the early ASE coins were struck in Philadelphia, and lack a mint mark. Look for images on the web of the coins. (Try PCGS, NGC, eBay, etc.) The mint mark of W, S, or P is located on the reverse, between the talon on the left, and the E in FINE. The proof coins have the mint mark.

[@tghodosko7259]

I have 1993 with the U with the stand on it and another 1993 without the stand on the U what does this mean

[@ajewon615]

What if there's no date on the eagle?

[@silver4all]

Wow you throughly covered how to check to see if your ASE'S are real. I made a video with a coin slide I got for $55. But I haven't tested any of my ASE'S on it yet.

[@SilverDragons47]

Fred Gar thanks! yeah I don’t have a coin slide but i’ll be getting one for sure in the future 👍🏽🔥🐉

[@babyinuyasha]

I've got a 98, and I love it

[@necromancer6897]

Is there any instance where a phong coin can pass the specific gravity test?

[@MelloGee33]

Highly unlikely. That's one of the most accurate tests out there.

[@mysterybuyer3738]

I just saw a facebook add. I called them out on it. The eagle had the Capital U for a 2020 coin. And they only wanted $12 for them. Tired of seeing this garbage.

[@imtherandom1-780]

What if they where just being generous

[@mysterybuyer3738]

@@imtherandom1-780 If you see anyone selling a silver eagle for anything below $35 you have to be vigilant.

[@YouWhatMate_Official]

Great video, but it would have been nice for you to use a actual fake Silver Eagle for comparison.

[@SilverDragons47]

AlternateAlternative it’s illegal to knowingly import them into the united stated so I don’t own one 🤷🏽‍♂️🔥🐉

[@ehrenkrause9861]

I unfortunately bought counterfeit eagles. I did get my money back. If you want one for reference i can send you one. I knew by weight, size, and no mark by the artist. I took a torch to it and couldn't melt it either. After cutting it i determined its copper and tungsten. It slid the same as silver on my cct slide. But still able to determine it was fake

[@SilverDragons47]

Ehren Krause wow if you have one I would love one for sure! I can paypal you for shipping 👍🏽 just email me and let me know where to send it. here is my address: SBB PO BOX 304 Gresham, OR 97030 thanks my friend! 👍🏽🔥🐉

[@bradleyozbun1012]

💯 excellent viedo ! Please share more security & testing procedures and features on other coins and metals would be awesome if you could . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips. 💯 💶 💯 Silver Dragons 🐉

[@iitchovereverything6020]

Weight it and use a magnet usually is good enough for me. Also you can hit two pieces of silver together. Has a unique sound and they all sound the same.

[@robertb3214]

Good video.

[@bh8066]

Is taking the coin to a coin shop or pawn shop a good option to see if somethings legit? I got a 1995 ICG-ms69 silver eagle off ebay. It looks so perfect it makes me question if its legit haha.

[@94SexyStang]

Yes, coin shops should have a Laser tester, that shows the exact make-up of the coin.....they are always looking to test coins and play with their tools.

[@dr.chrisstar3527]

Thanks

[@Chance-ry1hq]

When I flipped over my American Eagle 10 times the eagle was right side up 8 out of the ten times. Does that mean it is 80% real?

[@chevyblueangel]

Has anyone bought any rare earth magnets? Where did you buy them?

[@94SexyStang]

neodymium magnets.....home depot or lowes.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Hi Dragons. The best test is the old float test. *:-)*

[@SilverDragons47]

Donald in New Mexico yep float them baby 😁🔥🐉

[@donaldinnewmexico]

@@SilverDragons47 I just floated the idea. HAHA *:-)*

[@Larry-wz5kf]

Good. Great !!