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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 1025482, member: 112&quot;]My guess would be yes it is cast. There are 3 things that are typical diagnostics for cast coins. 1 - signs of a seam along the edge someplace. 2 - and uneven granular surface that often has what look like small, circular pits either scattered about or sometimes in patches. 3 - small raised, circular bumps that resemble pimples scattered about or in patches. 2 &amp; 3 of course are the result of casting bubbles with 2 being bubbles that popped and 3 bubbles that didn&#039;t pop.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has the last two. It may have the 3rd as well but it requires looking at the edge to see it of course.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now there&#039;s something to be aware of - a dug coin can sometimes have a look that is similar to a cast coin. This is due to corrosion from being in the ground. But corrosion can only create the pitted surface - it can not create the other 2 diagnostics. And corrosion is not limited to small circular pitting. The pits can be all shapes and sizes and will typically be found everywhere on the coin to some extent depending of course on how long the coin was in the ground, the type of soil etc etc. </p><p><br /></p><p>As collectors we need to be able to tell the difference between the look of a cast coin and a corroded coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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