Possbile fake? 2012 dragon with privy mark

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  1. Scope

    Scope New Member

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    I just received the 1oz dragon coin with privy mark. The design on the Queen seems to be a little different? The Queen's eye seems to be more "wrinkly". It's the same as the coin in this youtube video (click on 720p and larger view size to get a clearer picture) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeQ0I2gwv8U

    Anybody with the lion privy mark able to compare theirs? Also mention whether you got it from the Perth Mint.

    Here are some pictures of the coin in question

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    I don't have a normal dragon 1oz coin but here is a picture comparing it with the gilded version on the right hand side (excuse the dust marks on the face)

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    Picture of the front

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    dex Active Member Silver Stacker

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    i think you have the dragon queen edition.
    But i will check later for you :)
    seems fairly legit though.
     
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    Thanks man :) It just seems so strange to me. Never seen it like this before. Stock photos show it less wrinkly but there might have been a minor design change
     
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    trew Active Member Silver Stacker

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    If it is a fake it's a bloody good one.

    Have you taken it out and weighed it and checked the diameter and thickness ?
     
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    grinners Active Member Silver Stacker

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    It's just her age.
     
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    Lunarowl Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Last time I saw a smiling Lizzy was on a fake (on Bullion Baron's article).. hmm a bit concerning..
    Please keep us updated.
     
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    grinners Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Why would someone make a fake PRIVY dragon...

    It is obviously real.
     
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    Lunarowl Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Sorry I'll retract that.. just checked my other coins.. Lizzy smiles when you look at her from that angle :p
     
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    she's just lost a bit of sleep with all these dragons available. I checked mine and it looks about the same. I think if it was a fake you would notice a few discrepancies, rather than just this small detail
     
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    Its legit.. fakes are usually inferior
     
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    Silver Soul Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Obverse.... Is hideous.

    Its real. :rolleyes:
     
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    Thanks guys. Guess I can sleep easy tonight :)
     
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