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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ToughCOINS, post: 3514065, member: 20480&quot;]This is a casting, as evident from the lack of sharp detail and the raised bumps here and there. The bumps are most easily seen left of the arrow shaft beneath the eagle.&nbsp; The date is sharper than the balance of the design because it was added after the coin was cast, as is so often done by the Chinese.</p><p><br /></p><p>In my opinion, the application of antique patina was expertly done.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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