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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 2604374, member: 26302&quot;]I would point out the lack of detail and mushiness on the protected areas. That is the first thing I look for. Its very true detail could be lost on high points due to wear, but the protected areas should not experience that. The fact it does is proof. Also, look at his cheek. That is a large area of casting bubbles. They usually appear like this on higher areas of relief due to the flow of the bubbles in the metal.</p><p><br /></p><p>Not to be unfair, but if you are collecting ancient coins you should be able to see this is a cast. This is not a very deceptive coin due to the obvious flaws. I would suggest looking at this coin and some equally &quot;worn&quot; Alex&#039;s that are good coins until you can easily tell the difference. Like I said, I am suggesting this for education, as I was there once and couldn&#039;t tell a cast fake, (of which ancient collectors will see a lot of in our collecting career), as easily as now.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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