Comments on: Counterfeit Presidential Dollar Coins? No Verdict Yet.

By: Carol Deans

Carol Deans — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:55:41 +0000

I found a Washington dollar coin with no edge lettering and what appears to be starburst effects on both sides. The Washington and the Liberty both seem to be doubled, causing distortion in their apperances when compared to other Washington dollars. I’m trying to figure out what I’m seeing here.

By: Carol Deans

Carol Deans — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:45:39 +0000

Am very interested in more details on the characteristics of the Washington dollar coin you deemed counterfeit. I too recently came upon one that looks like none of the others. It also has no edge lettering and according to what I’ve researched thus far it would be from Denver mint. The edge has a gold tone rather than copper. George seems bigger and fuller than the coins I’ve compared it too. I’m assuming I’m also seeing the sunburst pattern on both sides. Liberty is also out of proportion. Can’t really explain it.

By: Dennis Mason

Dennis Mason — Sun, 14 May 2017 10:41:19 +0000

I found what I’m sure is a counterfeit George Washington Dollar coins in a roll I received from the bank to day. It is the right diameter color & &thickness, but everything else is wrong about the coin! I was sure I had found a rear mint error specimen since it doesn’t have any edge lettering. But under closer examination under magnification, I determine it has to be a counterfeit even though my 1st thought was, any counterfeit would cost more to make than profit from, as was already pointed out. I am an very experienced Numismatic that has been collecting coins for 60 years now. So when I say I’m sure it is a counterfeit, even as illogical as that may seem, I stand by my analysis. I have yet to check it’s weight, but will asap! I know of no minting processes that would account for all the anomalies on both sides of this most unusual coin. I will send pictures if requested & hope to have a prompt reply.