Don’t be fooled—outsmart counterfeiters and protect your investment with United States Gold Counterfeit Detection Guide, a 224-page, full-color reference from acclaimed numismatist Bill Fivaz. This indispensable guide equips gold coin collectors with the knowledge and tools to confidently identify fakes, from gold dollars to double eagles, plus commemoratives and California fractionals.
Inside you’ll find:
- Specific diagnostics for nearly 200 counterfeits commonly encountered in today’s marketplace
- Expert advice from professional graders, authenticators, and coin dealers
- More than two dozen illustrated “rules of thumb” for quick detection
- Detailed physical traits of authentic gold coins, with enlarged close-up photos
- Official U.S. gold coin specifications, tolerances, and more
“The hobby needs this book now, more than ever.” — Randy Campbell, professional numismatist
With its authoritative insights and vivid photography, United States Gold Counterfeit Detection Guide is an essential resource for protecting your collection and making informed buying and selling decisions.