07-15-2010, 03:49 AM
EricFG Wrote:Ya know, as I was staring at the back of that I thought to myself 'the Moscow mint mark looks funny somehow'.
Considering the alleged worth in Avers (400-600) I can see why they're faking these.
Eric, it's not just "funny" so in keeping with the requests to explain why we think some things are fakes. The beginning and end for me are the letters "М" "М" and "Д." Individually, they don't look like much, especially when they are spread out rather than evenly spaced. They are also not in a straight line with each other. Just about 98% of the old block letter mint marks were ММД or even closer together than the screen will let me.
I can hear Alexei's words of advice coming back to me now: "Always look at the mint mark first and you may find that you don't need to waste anymore of your time" [and I added] "other than commenting, "Fairly nice reproduction. When I make a movie or produce a play I'll give you a call. Unless, you have something for real collector that you could show me.
Phillip
