The Case for Certified Coins
Conclusion
As long as you stick to these three rules of checking for PCGS or NGC certified coins, your chances of acquiring fake coins or problem ones are eliminated. Valuing coins is also simple and unbiased on NumisTip which makes collecting coins become more fun, safe and even at times profitable!
Fake 1923 Half Penny Full Photos
This coin can be identified as a fake from the crushed rim denticles and weak central strike. This is a characteristic of Sydney mint strikes from 1919 to 1922 and not of the 1923.
Other fake 1923 Half Pennies that recently sold on eBay
The first is either an altered date or a modern copy that's been polished up to appear old. The second is a modern replica.
Full photos of the 1936 florin
This is a harshly cleaned, lightly circulated coin. We can tell it's only AU by the hints of wear on the cheek, moustache, and 2nd set of pearls. And the cleaning can be identified by the even finish. A high grade coin should have natural mint lustre.