Fake PCGS Slabs!? Learn how to spot them!

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[@phillipthiebjord]

Great presentation. Lots of good tips for spotting fake holders. Thanks for sharing. 😎👍

[@chadieccoates6419]

It was bad enough to fake coins - now holders as well!

[@officialoverlander]

I have 2 fake coins that are in pcgs slabs, on the Carson City Morgan the numbers don't come up on pcgs's website, but I also have a 1928 Peace Dollar and the numbers do match to a coin on pcgs's website, but the coin doesn't match the coin in the picture and it says it's worth over 8k dollars and it also shows that it's a coin in someone's collection. I was lucky enough to get all of my money back for the coins and I still have them. I only use them as a reference to teach my kids and grandkids about fake coins. 💯

[@jimmycapps7263]

Ive seen some laughable fakes in the past, but I don't think any of us are laughing anymore!

[@JustHuntr]

Nope bc the fake is awfully close to the real!

[@RentAsunder0]

I know a guy been sending chinese fakes to pcgs and they been grading them

[@Cthulhu93]

And I know a coin shop owner who sent in what he believed were 9 good coins and 1 questionable one and got back from PCGS 8 counterfeits and 2 good coins. IDK what the problem is at PCGS but there's definitely a problem.

[@officialoverlander]

I think they shouldn't allow China to send coins here, they say they are .999 silver but I have a 1919-s standing liberty that I cut in half and it was all brass inside and a little bit of silver coating. They're ripping off a lot of new collectors and the new collectors are selling them as real coins to people who don't know better or have the knowledge to distinguish the fakes from the real coins. This is getting to be a huge problem in the coin collecting industry. I was able to get a refund and ebay kicked them off of the site, after you get so many complaints about a seller selling fake coins ebay should investigate and suspended them until they get to the bottom of the accusations, but I'm still seeing sellers on there with many complaints about selling fake coins and they're still on ebay selling them. SMH 💯

[@matteosternato2309]

thanks for the very thorough points to look for!!! very helpful!!! found your channel from T the Silver Stacker... just subscribed

[@upholdthesecond92]

Great video! It’s unfortunate that this is even an issue. Even more unfortunate are the victims it has created.

[@johncostanzo1968]

Look at the bonnet on the back of Liberties head. If it is smooth with no folds even though it shows a PCGS grade of MS-64, it is a fake or counterfeit.

[@tedlawrence4189]

I started collecting in '58. There were very few fakes,but quite a # of altered. Worst culprits: 09s vdb,16d dime,42 over 41 dime,96s & 01s quarters,89cc,93s,28s 1$'s. I bought a decent looking ag 01s 25c back in about 1970.could not afford a higher grade. Finally sent it in to anacs,damn thing,had an added S.

[@HappyGoLucky-tr8bo]

Thank you. I’m a new collector and things like this are really helpful.

[@Ontario100]

Great information. Sadly, lots of fakes in the marketplace. Let the buyer beware !

[@TruthLivesNow]

An important subject! I just got through watching a video on a Counterfeit that was 90% Silver and passed the Sigma test. The first thing I did with this video, before he brought it up, is go to PCGS Certificate Verification, put in the number and found out this was fake. Personally, for a Silver Dollar, I will only buy Graded, that has a verified number, and I put priority on a coin that has Tru-Vue. I study the difference between the unique graded coin, and the picture at the Grading service.

[@Car1Sagan]

Thanks. I wonder how it would test under a Sigma precious metal verifier.

[@jameskerry3826]

Well done. Thank you.

[@juinor67]

What about NGC? Do you have an example?

[@bigapplestacker6911]

Thank you for sharing.

[@LegacyStacker]

Hi Big Apple Stacker! Congratulations on reaching 1k subs! I've subscribed to your channel! 😎

[@tomtharos4440]

Good video. I’m also interested in the fake coins that PCGS graded authentic.

[@wapphigh5250]

I think I might have one of those. How do I check it out?

[@kevinhickey4442]

Thank you for the info!

[@GDSavingThePast]

Great information, thanks for sharing GD

[@the_big_dog813]

Great information, thank you.

[@pianomaster30003]

What about the PCGS logo in the bottom right of the front of the holder?

[@scandinavianstacker8485]

Great info!

[@wapphigh5250]

Are there now fake PCGS slabs out there with genuine NFC tags that scan into their app? Thanks

[@betod3113]

New subscriber here from T THE SILVER STACKER CHANNEL 🙂🙂🥇🥈

[@JasonRossi]

Thank you!!! Maybe try a pop filter to stop the distortion…. Keep it up!

[@andrewsnorthwestcoins397]

Congratulations 3 away from 1k friendlys epic milestone

[@beastmodeforever86]

Somethings wrong with your audio

[@JamesComstockCages]

Good info. Never liked slabs, buy few. So many scams, sad. Coin does not look right as you point out.

[@ddpowpowel]

I'm pretty sure pcgs hologram sticker out on OUTSIDE of slab, at least the new ones with NFC tech.

[@charleshenry8075]

Thanks - and good advice.

[@RobertLee-wi5kc]

Great educational video. Question now is what do you do with the fake? I know it is not your property but as I understand you are not allowed to possess said counterfeit. I believe protocol is to call your local Fbi office and they will confiscate. Had a friend who collected alll sorts of counterfeits, did seminars and the FBI confiscated his collection. Was told they could appreciate his efforts but could not guarantee what would happen to them if they were left in his care.

[@Steve-lq2dt]

It’s as simple as typing in the PCGS Cert number?

[@SoCalWatch]

I bought 12 from FB that are fake. Complained, strongly, and got my money back. Now I have 12 fakes in a PCGS slab.

[@brianrizzi6321]

We should

[@tomgrimes8379]

I don't think that mic you're talking into is working. Your audio is being pulled by another microphone.

[@cgcoins3639]

Does the fake slab have the letters on the bottom edge? I'm guessing that it doesn't!

[@josephhodges9819]

On PCGS and NGC is there ever 2 exact coins with the name serial number. TEMU sells a lot of nice-looking fakes. Those are only good for making coin rings.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Great video! I’m going to keep an eye out for these at the show I attend this weekend.

[@cototp]

Its so hard now ,i will only buy coins that have a picture to compare the slabbed coin to,pcgs true view with nfc chip or later ngc pictured ones ,+ run serial number in app(although that isnt a 100% cert as they are now copied+can run though test)only buy from a good dealer with alot of sales,a extra few £s or $s is worth the peace of mind in knowning its authentic without a doubt,wieght aswell of slabbed coin,just my opinion in what ive noticed,there is also alot of other tell tale signs with colour of writing if looked at closely.its got extermly hard these days to spot the fakes.good vid on staying safe.counterfeiting is ruining a good fun hobby.

[@johnnyb3126]

Great info new sub here 👍

[@TjBishop001]

You can scan the slabs to verify. It will have a great pic of the coin graded.

[@stanleyclark923]

It doesn’t have a shield so it shouldn’t have a true view picture, right?

[@TjBishop001]

@@stanleyclark923 I don’t understand? If it’s a real coin that’s been graded from the 2 big graders it will have a bar code and you can scan it with phone. I’m only ever seen one coin that wouldn’t scan. Buy from trusted dealers like Liberty in Longbeach and you want have to worry about fakes.

[@lakotagallagher5324]

Great video. Do you know what the weight of a genuine slabbed morgan should be?

[@cototp]

I weigh them aswell,but I collect ngc ,so I can compare pictures .

[@alexmarz239]

Is an easy way to tell its fake by running the serial number?

[@ZXC_ZXC1]

Usually the fake coins inside the holder are poorly done. They don't match the grade assigned to it and most likely the Chinese counterfeiter has never seen a real coin and slab. They usually do assign a designation from 1849-1889 since those are years when the mint made gold dollar coins.

[@rudyrude9464]

imagine if we counter fit china coins , and sold them to the china resident's, this will be war ????????

[@acousticshadow4032]

Valuable info, good job ~ and I don't say that to too many Millennials. 😉😇

[@DWHall-ol3li]

No PCGS stamped in the obverse right corner of slab either.

[@philipfranklin8273]

Great catch

[@jake_break9185]

You say that coin is fake why didn't you do the silver test? If the fake coin slab doesn't have an NFC chip why didn't you put your phone next to it to show it's non existence?

[@thisismonitor4099]

I only buy coins that I can authenticate myself even in a holder. For new series that I don't know yet well I buy only from the most reputable dealers or instead, I buy the raw coin and work hard at home to authenticate (returning it back within the return window if its fake) and get them slabbed myself so that I know its legit.

[@beastmodeforever86]

That 1899 & pcgs ms64 looks way off

[@markscarupa4713]

Thank you so much

[@kingtut8381]

GREAT TUTORIAL. THANX. I KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO TO FAKERS AND FAKE SELLERS......................

[@DaleMeredith-h1e]

One of the easiest ways to see that the holder is fake. They only put the word Morgan on the holder for one year 1921 to differiant from the 1921 Peace dollar.. so if the holder is fake, huge chance the coin is too.😂

[@tez8870]

6:20 Pubic Hair is coming. LOL!

[@themillennialnumismatist]

Beard hair 😅

[@Buttonscreations1]

Wow 😯

[@nurymercedesparra3107]

Tengo morganáticamente dólar de 1921 plata y tiene un error grande en vez de estrella entre America y dólar raya s como de alas que sale de espigas hasta la estrella que no es tralla es un montón material cuanto puede valer u yo quiero venderlo yo soy mayor y no tengo dinero para certificar y estoy aquí en EEUU y quiero venderla usted pueden ayudarme

[@lannlann]

Yikes, I’m never buying from eBay after seeing this video.

[@MrJeffery1970]

Sweet

[@jackyoung5095]

Actually not die struck; these are casts.

[@seye8eyes]

Wow that is amazing

[@psilocybemusashi]

most of the thumbs up are from chinese counterfeiters that could use some tips on how to improve their work.

[@nate.leal.]

As soon as you started talking about the label font, I knew you were full of S. China's not too stupid to improve the labels. Effectively, slabs are dead in today’s counterfeit world.

[@C0GNIT0]

I contacted PCGS and they said that they put the word Morgan on some coins for that year. That coin is not a fake.

[@themillennialnumismatist]

I assure you this coin is very, very fake.

[@C0GNIT0]

@themillennialnumismatist I was also commenting on your comment saying they didn't put the word Morgan on the slab, when in fact they did/do.

[@cototp]

1921 had the morgan+peace dollar so ngc,pcgs put either morgan or peace on slabbed coin for that Yr in description 👍

[@vm.999]

😮

[@slanjbo]

The whole coin market and grading system from PCGS etc is skewed. If you submit heavily and often and once they see you are willing to shell out $$$ for grading from what I assume is old ornery idiots at the top grading companies you realize the market is flawed. Low annual submissions vs someone that submits 100+ coins a year. If you brought a diamond to 10 pawn shops your $ value would be more consistent than the decrepit dust sitting down grading rested on "reputable" laurels at the main grading companies.

[@lesliedavis2389]

Etsy put out alotta fake Morgans....on some of them, they put "copy" right below "In God We Trust" so keep your eyes open..

[@marceldeclercq5174]

Can I have thé link to your friends who is an expert in fake coins, does hé have a you tube channel or website please, thanks

[@DavidChristian-zy2jo]

I taught myself by being got,

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Hard times for our hobby..

[@irenegold3969]

I got tricked ...twice!

[@Musikahanatbp.]

May bolbol pa ay..

[@budscott1257]

Coin grading has completely ruined the hobby.

[@Moose_andSquirrel]

So, you're saying it's better to have some unscroupulous dealer sell you a "MS65" when technically, it might only be a slider AU58?

[@budscott1257]

@ The hobby was a lot better when you and the coin holder made your own decisions. Grading coins is nothing but theft.

[@rockytop6077]

Do not buy before sigma testing and tada! Problem solved.

[@themillennialnumismatist]

Unfortunately that isn't really feasible.

[@jtcigars6793]

Sigma has issues with DWT- 10th oz size gold items IME

[@rockytop6077]

@@jtcigars6793 don't buy anything but coins. Tada

[@jtcigars6793]

@@rockytop6077 I really like the Mexico dos peso but the sigma cannot read those reliably. That is a DWT sized coin.

[@rockytop6077]

@@jtcigars6793 oh... I had no idea. Thx

[@sheltonburch4510]

It’s got 8 numbers not 7

[@iamgabriel5823]

Can't hear you!

[@thatoneguy7191]

yeah his sound is really quiet and the mic quality is kinda iffy, good vid otherwise though

[@pasqualinodimarzio9710]

Io posseggo un morgan del 1880 in buonissimo stato. Lo vendo.

[@ErnieGonzales-p8x]

Get yourself a pointer of some sort , don’t point with your fingers. Thanks

[@murphmurph2124]

Professional Chinese Grading Scam

[@0007smitty]

I can hardly hear you!!

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[@bartsimpson8680]

Just as fake.

[@webbrowne2291]

FYI Half of the video shows the desk top. If you are trying to act professionally then at least focus on the coin'

[@louiegarcia7527]

too long winded. get to the point

[@JosephShaffer-o1o]

Need to improve your sound quality, sounds like you’re in a steel drum !!! Poor quality you speaking..

[@johninphx9360]

Pcgs coins are the worst investment in metals. NEVER BUY THEM.

[@b12y5e]

I had decent luck at the pawn shop 12 years ago with Morgans in slabs. They even turned out to be VAMs. $40ea back then, about $85ea today, because they are PCGS graded, they have doubled in price since I bought them. You have to make sure that the bottom right corner has a pcgs logo in the plastic slab itself. Those are genuine

[@jtcigars6793]

Have you been burned real bad?

[@b12y5e]

@@jtcigars6793 the irony of someone named Cigars asking if someone has been burned just made my day. Thank you

[@MrBoratWOW]

@@b12y5e how much was gasoline and eggs 12 years ago?

[@b12y5e]

@@MrBoratWOW I dont know, ask your parents how much bread was 24 or 36 years ago...same concept

[@EricBynog-zd4rd]

The first issue should be the word Morgan on the fake slab they only put the word Morgan on slab if there was another silver dollar minted the same year like 1921 other then that it does not need be there in 1899 there was only the Morgan made no other silver dollar so that tell you rite of the rip it’s fake period no other point need to be made on that one