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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Honolulu Dick, post: 1291398, member: 24745&quot;]Thanks for the statement that cast coins do not, saying again, do not, replicate/possess the luster found on struck/milled coins.&nbsp; That was my belief, also, just didn&#039;t find a way to work the thought into this thread.&nbsp; It is my understanding that the enormous pressure generated during striking generates enough heat to cause coin metal to flow.&nbsp; This results in a molecular density that produces luster, along with a coin&#039;s particular ring.&nbsp; Casting produces less dense coins, devoid of luster and a characteristic [sweet] ring.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, have a cast FUGIO coin [an obvious carnival prize replica] that was a throw-in during an earlier purchase.&nbsp; It serves to demonstrate the evolution of American coinage history.&nbsp; Non-collectors are pleased to learn about that little known aspect of our heritage.&nbsp; So, from historical interest its worth its weight in junk, horribly tarnished, cast metal. [LOL]&nbsp; The cast replica is ugly and dull, having no pleasant ring.&nbsp; Nevertheless, it serves an instructive purpose.&nbsp; We have a love/hate relationship going for us.&nbsp; How bad ids that?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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