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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TIF, post: 2486348, member: 56859&quot;]I looked at the OP images many times and my thoughts changed repeatedly.&nbsp; I did this without also looking for comparisons in various archives.</p><p><br /></p><p>The cracks look genuine enough-- in other words, not filled as would be seen with a cast.</p><p><br /></p><p>The filed and shaped edge bothered me initially, but such flan preparation is not unheard of for authentic coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>The encrustations look like horn silver or some secondarily formed alloy.&nbsp; That can be recreated with various chemicals, but I&#039;m leaning towards &quot;natural&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p>Put me down for authentic, but it&#039;s just a guess.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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