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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 3911460, member: 19463&quot;]There are several things to consider but no single one is conclusive.&nbsp; If the coin has believable patina, corrosion or was found in a hoard likely to be ancient, it is a good sign.&nbsp; If the item is bright or has surfaces that look like it was made by modern techniques, that is bad.&nbsp; You could ask the same questions about struck coins. Just because a coin is struck from dies doe not make it real.&nbsp; I bought mine as an ancient fake from a seller who believed it was ancient and was reasonably skilled and very reputable.&nbsp;&nbsp; That is also recommended for struck coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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