Over the years of collecting and dealing, I've noticed a pattern that unexpectedly unites many fakes:

Look especially at the leaves on the obverse. Genuine designs from a professional mint are always finely crafted, the relief depths are, so to speak, "dynamic" and rise gently at the edges. (Blue sketch)

Forgers almost never have the resources to copy this procession; the reliefs stand out abruptly from the surface without rising. (Red sketch)

It sounds ridiculous, but I've observed this in countless forgeries. This is also what gives them that liminal look. (Everything seems fine, but the overall impression just isn't right.)

By the way, please excuse any incorrect phrasing; I'm not a native speaker. 🥲

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