Mongolia Medal of Glory of the Virgin Land Cultivation: Originals and Fakes

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# 3412 (interesting engraving of "3" )

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There is some sceptisism in collecting commumity about hot enamel on 2501+ medals.

Well, it sure looks and feels like one ;)

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# 3446

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# 3449

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Now let`s turn our attention to fakes (a.k.a. "unissued" medals)

FAKES

Take a look at this piece.

Examplary specimen.

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Same piece under different light

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Many obvious distinctions from original.

The easiest way to detect this "variation" is two use this two places at obverse.

"Grain elevator"

Original

Fake

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"Thin "jumping" letters"

Original

Fake

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Let`s examine some additional examples from this "batch"

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This piece have serious problems with the letters :whistle:

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Another one.

Brand new gold gilt, but the combain is damaged ... Now the piece looks "quite" realistic :lol:

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With "doc" :)

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If you have any other examples please post them here.

Regards,

Nick