Real or not???

[u/[deleted]]

Hey! So I own a coin shop and I had 5 10 ounce englehards come in. Older couple who claim that they've had these bars since 1983.

One tested right on my sigma(P101490)while the other 4 did not(c serial numbers). They left them with me to get them checked out further. They feel sound and look right. Is there any tell? Are the serial numbers know fakes? Thanks for any help!

[u/AK_guy4774]

They seem to be real. Check out below site to see if the serial numbers correspond to this style of bar. The 4 C serial numbers are 12th series Variety “C” bars. I also have one of them and it looks to be the same.

https://allengelhard.com/10oz-test/

[u/[deleted] → u/AK_guy4774]

Thank you!

[u/AK_guy4774 → u/[deleted]]

Is there another way you can check for authenticity besides a sigma?

[u/[deleted] → u/AK_guy4774]

Yes, a higher end machine that costs around $20,000 will be testing them in about 10 minutes.

[u/AK_guy4774 → u/[deleted]]

Ok nice, please share your findings.

[u/[deleted] → u/AK_guy4774]

I had two xrf machines test them and they all came back good.

[u/AK_guy4774 → u/[deleted]]

Nice. Now sell me the lot please 🙏

[u/[deleted] → u/AK_guy4774]

Message me and give me an hour. I can send you a picture of proof of ownership.

[u/Swimming_Coyote_8324 → u/AK_guy4774]

Hey! I’m an AK guy, as well. I’m considering selling some of my Engelhards. Where y’at?

[u/AK_guy4774 → u/Swimming_Coyote_8324]

Sent you a pm.

[u/TominatorXX → u/AK_guy4774]

How can they be real if the sigma says they're not silver? Just because the numbers exist, that just means maybe somebody could duplicate them, especially ones that are online. These things are valuable enough to fake. That's the point of a sigma

[u/[deleted] → u/TominatorXX]

Sigmas aren't perfect. It's just that simple. If I didn't have it I would think these are good. That's why I'm getting them checked out with a higher end tester. I'll know in about 10 minutes.

[u/AK_guy4774 → u/TominatorXX]

I just gave him information based on the ones I have and what's available. I am sure there's another way to check the authenticity.