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NGC: nearly 30 counterfeit Redfield Hoard holders in one submission

NGCcoinConfirmed by grader (NGC article)

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Summary

NGC reports a submission with nearly 30 counterfeit Redfield holders; in one case a genuine Morgan was moved from another grader's holder into a fake Redfield holder to fake its pedigree.

Cert number shown: Not applicable. Seller identities are never published. Source date: NGC news article 14298.

Reported diagnostics

  • "MADE IN CANADA" marking sharper than genuine
  • Red core texture differs and is darker
  • Counterfeit core glows red under UV; genuine does not

What to do

Check pedigree holders under UV against known genuine ones.

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