Sep 13, 2022 · Here’s a fake that is so notorious that it is known by its nickname: an Omega counterfeit. Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the Double Eagle series that bears his name …

Aug 29, 2024 · Perhaps most famous for counterfeits of the 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief Double Eagle $20 gold coin and 1882 Indian Head Three-Dollar Gold, the Omega Counterfeiter also …

Feb 4, 2025 · Omega coins have intrinsic value for the bullion they contain, so a Double Eagle is worth over $1,000 for its gold alone. Collectors consider Omega Man coins among the most …

Jul 26, 2017 · It was discovered there was a certain anomaly, a Greek Omega symbol, added to some of the beautiful coins. This addition revealed the $20 gold coins were being counterfeited, …

Sep 22, 2018 · These are some of the most famous counterfeit coins out there. They are exact replicas of the 1907 high relief st gaudens. The counterfeiter (The Omega Man) was so cocky he …

Among the examples of counterfeits of high-value collectible coins are the "Omega" coins produced in the early 1970s by an unknown counterfeiter who signed his creations with a miniature Greek …

May 13, 2016 · After the post regarding the Omega Man's 1907 St Gauden's $20 gold, I ran across this coin for sale at auction in holder with CAC. Am I just imagining something in the Claw? Just …

Dec 26, 2012 · It is believed that the Omega Man has created over 20,000 fake 1907 ultra high-relief United States $20 gold Double Eagle coins worth well over $300 million dollars. His forgeries are …

Nov 20, 2012 · The Omega counterfeiter is best known for the high quality 1907 High Relief $20 fakes, but several other series were targeted including the 1882 three dollar. On the Omega three …

Jul 20, 2021 · Hi All, Just for those people who collect US Gold coins, I stumbled across the following. The Omega Man (but could have been a woman). He / She created very high quality …