U.S. Silver
Dollar (1840-1935)
(Excluding Trade
Dollar)
American Eagle
(1oz.)
Maple Leaf (1oz.)
Vienna
Philharmonic - Austria/Guernsey 8 Double (1oz.)
(4 Detectors)
Direct from Fisch Instruments, the maker of the Fisch gauges used by investors & dealers in over 75 countries around the world since 1980. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Life time Warranty against wear & breakage.
Here's what an investor who have bought the Fisch Fake Silver Detector said:
" I received the Fisch, and it worked perfectly. As a mechanical engineer, I'm impressed with the elegance and simplicity of the device. Before I found the Fisch, I was thinking the only way to really check my coins was to use a precision scale and calipers, as well, must research all the size, density, weights, etc. With the Fisch it's done! I have passed on your info to my buddy that is also collecting coins."
The silver coins checked by The Fisch have a density (weight) different to the metals commonly used to make fakes of these coins. Lead is 8-10% heavier, copper 13-15% lighter and brass 17-20% lighter than silver.
The result is that these fakes are either:
The right size - but the wrong weight, or
The right weight - but the wrong size, or
Both the wrong size and the wrong weight.
For example: a counterfeit made from brass to exactly the same thickness and diameter as a genuine 1oz American Eagle silver coin would be 19% too light. If made to the correct weight and diameter it would be 23% too thick.
For example: a counterfeit made from lead to exactly the same thickness and diameter as a genuine 1oz American Eagle silver coin would be 8% too heavy. If made to the correct weight and diameter it would be 7.5% too thin.
For example: a counterfeit made from brass to exactly the same thickness and diameter as a genuine U.S. Silver Dollar would be 17% too light. If made to the correct weight and diameter it would be 21% too thick.
Each Fisch gauge is a precision made instrument designed to accurately check the vital measurements of a specific coin.
A combination of different metals could be used to make a fake silver coin of the correct size and weight - but it would have to be made very accurately to pass the Fisch.
Here's what investors say:
"Boy, I love your tools. I got a counterfeit Maple Leaf the other day. Only passed the shape test. Made my job easy."
"Your gauges saved me $4000….paid for themselves many times over."
"I checked a 100 Corona coin today and it was fake, too large around, too thick, and not heavy enough. Your product saved me a fortune. Thanks again."
"I showed The Fisch to my local dealer and he pulled out a Krug he was stuck with that he knew was counterfeit. Anyhow...the detector worked like a charm - the coin couldn't pass all the tests."
"It sure put my mind at ease. I had a few I was suspicious of. The Fisch proved they were 100% good."
"If it wasn’t for the Fisch, I would have bought a phony gold coin."
" I purchased the full set of gold detectors and love them. In just over a year, I've already they've already saved me from purchasing 2 fake sovereigns and one Mexican 50 peso."
"... the Fisch system to detect bogus gold and silver coins is well worth considering. I've used the Fisch system for over 25 years now and I can attest to the impeccable reliability these instruments offer."
"Actually, that reminds me, I've been using a Fisch fake detector for years on Krugerrands ever since I saw a big dealer in London using one on Sovereigns."
"The Fisch is very simple to use and effective. It’s already saved me more than the purchase price."
"I checked a 100 Corona coin today and it was fake, too large around, too thick, and not heavy enough. Your product saved me a fortune. Thanks again."
“My Fisch wallets have already prevented me from purchasing 3 counterfeit
Mexican 50 Peso coins … The coins were the exact correct weight but were
slightly too thick and slightly too large in diameter. I have also found many
British Sovereigns which checked oversize or too light. Many were from
supposedly reputable dealers."
See these listings on eBay:
Fisch Fake Coin Detector for Gold American Eagle Coins
Fisch Fake Coin Detector for the Gold Krugerrand