The uploading facility has been designed to be easy and very fast to upload data.   However users should be familiar with section before uploading images   To upload and image click on 'Add Item'.  Please read the instructions at the bottom of this page.

The quickest way to load an item is to find a similar item first. Do a search and click view.  The at the bottom of the screen, click on 'Create a new entry using this item' and modify the data as appropriate and add them image by clicking on browse.   If you can't find a similar item you will need to create a new item from the beginning as follows...

All items need to be categorised and each item marked with an '*' must have an entry. Please select as appropriate starting on the top left going down.  The database contains wide array of possible categories, for guidelines on these read the next two sections on this page. If you have items that do not fit this structure please send an email to the administrator on [email protected]

The right-hand side of the form contains mainly free-field entries.  It should be noted that the title field will be auto-filled with the 'key info' and 'other keys' when the item is saved. The 'Description' field should contain a detailed description of the item.

Source Details should be fiilled as appropriate, with originating link containing the URL to the source site if appropriate.

Item details contain Catalog details if available, if they do not exist and you have a multitude of entries please email the administrator at administrator@forgerynetwork with the references and category you wish to add. Otherwise add these references to the description.

Related Item' is designed to match up records which are related, a die match on coin is good example when this should be used.  Enter the related Item's Item number.   Enter weight and size details where possible, catalog being the measure it should be and actual being the actual item measurement.    Condemnation should be filled for all items which are forgeries or suspected forgeries.

A basic description of the items types are as follows..

Forgery: There are four types of Forgeries.  Modern: Recently produced to copy an item intended for collectors.  Contemporary:  A forgery of the time.  Only enter items into this category that you know for sure are immitations. Reproduction: reproduction coins designed not to deceive. Often produced by museums or for museums.  Published: Forgeries that have been published by a widely recognised authority.

Suspect: Has three sub categories. Highly Suspect: You are almost certain this item is a forgery.  Suspect: You are reasonably confident the item is probably a forgery.  Mildly Suspicious:  You have reasons to be suspicious that this item is not genuine.

Uncertain:  Load into this category that you are not sure about.  Other users can then give their opinion on the item. Disputed Items may go in this category also when a widely accepted agreement can not be ascertained.

Authentic: Load images here that you are certain are authentic only.   These can then be used for comparisons with other items.

For items that are not authentic or Uncertain Please give your reasons in the area 'Condemnation'.