Definition

• Fake.  A copy of a numismatic or medallic item that is dishonorable, deceitful, fraudulent and/or counterfeit. It also includes those genuine pieces that have been altered to appear as something they are not – spurious alterations. The intent of the fakemaker or forger is to deceive any one and everyone, collector and the public.  See copies and replicas.

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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