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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2598394, member: 24314&quot;]<span style="color: #0059b3">This is an interesting coin.&nbsp; Although it looks 100% counterfeit, IMO, it is probably OK.&nbsp; I would never purchase a coin like this as it will probably be hard to convince most collectors that it is genuine (remember - It may not be).</span></p><p><span style="color: #0059b3"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #0059b3">I don&#039;t think it is a cast and as [USER=19463]@dougsmit[/USER] pointed out there are many factors to weigh before making a determination.&nbsp; Using a photo alone is just &quot;game playing.&quot;</span></p><p><span style="color: #0059b3"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #0059b3">Selective corrosion can leave a granular surface but this has too many pimples and is not granular.&nbsp; </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 89, 179)">This is what a coin struck with pitted dies looks like, and that may be the case here.&nbsp; </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 89, 179)"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 89, 179)">The reason I do not believe it to be cast is the irregular shape of the pimples.&nbsp; You will not see that on a casting although &quot;never&quot; is a word that does not apply to numismatic authentication.</span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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