How Do You Obtain A Certificate Of Authenticity For A Coin?
Forgery is common in the world of coin collecting. There are plenty of unscrupulous people out there who are willing to try to make a few dollars by counterfeiting ancient coins. Most of these fakes are sold to tourists in foreign countries. However, some more ambitious forgers have attempted to dupe coin experts and a few have succeeded. If you want to be absolutely certain your coin is the genuine article, you need to know how to obtain a certificate of authenticity for it. Find a reputable coin dealer. Dealers can tell you if your coin is genuine and will sometimes offer a certificate of authenticity. You can find a list of dealers approved by the American Numismatic Association at their website (see Resources below). This organization is one of the most respected coin collecting bodies in North America and only lists dealers on their site who have proven track records of honesty and integrity. Submit your coin to an authentication service. You can find a listing of coin authenticat
