How Do You Spot A Counterfeit Half Eagle Gold Coin?
The Indian Head Half Eagle gold coin, issued between 1908 and 1929, is among the most commonly counterfeited. This coin has great value for a coin containing a small amount of gold. The Half Eagle gold coin is about the size of a nickel and contains 0.242 troy oz. of gold. According to CoinQuest.com, a common date Half Eagle gold coin is worth at least $100 more than the bullion value of the gold. If it is an especially fine specimen or a rare date, the premium is much higher. This is a great incentive for forgers to create counterfeit Half Eagles. Weigh the coin with a very sensitive coin scale. All Half Eagle gold coins weigh 8.3 g. Even a worn Half Eagle will not vary in weight more than 0.1 g. According to BullionGoldCoins.com, counterfeit Half Eagles weigh significantly less because they are made with metals other than gold. A fake Half Eagle made out of brass or a copper alloy will weigh only about 4.6 g. Feel around the edge. Most counterfeit Half Eagles are made with molds made