The real bar has no crossbar in the 'G' in Engelhard, whereas the fake bar does. The most obvious problems with the fake are that it is proof, and has no serial number. The real bar has more pronounced frosting of the big 'E' in the globe than the fake bar. The real bar has a low bar in the 'A' in ENGELHARD, whereas it is higher on the fake bar. The real bar has a rounded 'G' in 'ENGELHARD', whereas the fake has a right-angle. The real bar has a rounded dot in '.999', whereas on the fake it is square,. 
The real one has a complete circle on the reverse, this fake has a break in it. This is a more realistic fake than the one above (although this one weighed 21.2g). Note that the real proof Engelhard Prospector is quite rare. Both appear nearly identical (except one is attracted to a magnet). We have versions of this that claim to be brass, as well as iron. 
The real one has a tiny dot in the middle of the 'bull' logo on the reverse, the fake one is much larger. The real one has a longer vertical line in the '+', whereas the fake has a longer horizontal line. The real one has a straight line at the top of the 'G' in 'ENGELHARD' on the reverse, the fake does not. The real one has a curved leg of letter 'R' where it appears on the front, the fake does not. The real one has a smooth pan, whereas the fake is frosted. 
The real one has detailed waves, whereas the fake just has lines. The real one has details of what looks like a mountain below the trees to the right of the prospector. Never, ever buy a proof Engelhard Prospector (especially 1984!) unless you are an expert or have consulted an expert. Be wary of any bars or rounds that come in a hard plastic 'air tite' few (if any) real Engelhard bars/rounds were issued this way. Be wary of any bars with no serial number (most, but not all, real Engelhard bars have a serial number few Engelhard rounds have a serial number). Weigh any Engelhard products to make sure the weight is correct (at least 31.10g for a 1oz bar/round),. Be wary of multiple proof Engelhard Prospectors sold together,. 
Do not buy any 1984 Engelhard Prospectors without an understanding of what the counterfeits are like,.Do not buy proof Engelhard Prospectors without carefully understanding what they should look like,.This page details all the fake/counterfeit Engelhard bars that we have encountered. Įngelhard Fake and Counterfeit Silver Bars Does Manipulation Control Silver Price?Īll About Silver.Definitive Page About Fake and Counterfeit Engelhard Silver Bars
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