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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;satootoko, post: 11792, member: 669&quot;]Unfortunately, if he got it in the middle east or Asia, he got it from a hotbed of counterfeit and forged coinage. If it were mine the first thing I would do is check its specific gravity to determine if its weight is consistent with the metallic content of a real piece.&nbsp; You can probably find instructions on how to do that with a quick Google search, or maybe someone will supply the information here.</p><p><br /></p><p>If it passed that test, I would either consult a reputable auction house or dealer who handles that type of high end material, or submit it to one of the top tier third party grading companies for slabbing.&nbsp; That approach would either cost $100 or so for quick results, or a long, long wait for results of an economy submission.</p><p><br /></p><p>Check this forum for other threads on grading companies.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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