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Message:: [QUOTE="RichardT, post: 7802295, member: 100005"]I have no experience with bronzes, but: The style and weight of this coin is correct. So, if it's a fake it's either a cast or a transfer die fake. The coin appears to have sharp details in the protected, recessed areas. Such as in the outline of the reverse seated figure. There is wear on the high points of the seated figure, but that's what you'd expect for circulation wear. I don't think it has a soapy appearance, overall. Also there are irregularly sized and shaped pits on the obverse, they look extremely like what you'd get due to corrosion. They're sometimes seen on silver coins. Considering the sharp details in the recessed areas and the corrosion pits, I don't think it's a cast fake. Transfer die fake is unlikely due to the corrosion pits present, unless it's a very old fake. To prove that, you'd need to find an identical twin somewhere. About smoothing and tooling, if Curtis thinks the coin hasn't been smoothed I think you can trust his opinion. Overall I think it's a genuine coin. Not the sharpest example, but genuine. And as others have mentioned, RIC rarity is pretty unreliable to be honest. You can try and request a refund of course, if you still have doubts.[/QUOTE]