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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jay GT4, post: 3365364, member: 88526&quot;]The term sand cast was used to describe a coin I posted, which is probably where you saw it.&nbsp; That coin is absolutely not sand cast.&nbsp; With experience you gain the ability to tell the difference.&nbsp; Sand casting has a uniform &quot;sand&quot; texture like the ones Martin posted.&nbsp; Corrosion can be uniform or in spots, but corrosion usually has sharp edges while casting bubbles are usually round and smooth.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also a struck coin will have very sharp details where the coin surface was protected.&nbsp; In other words, look at the deep parts of the coin that won&#039;t wear away as quickly as the high spots.&nbsp; The more genuine coins you look at the more fakes will just jump out at you.</p><p><br /></p><p>But I think the most important thing is like you said, know the coin or know the dealer.&nbsp; I&#039;ll throw in &quot;don&#039;t believe everyone on the internet&quot; either. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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