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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;John Anthony, post: 2111187, member: 42773&quot;]I&#039;m undecided about that one. In fact, I don&#039;t think you can tell for certain without trying to wash some of it off. And even if it were fake, the sand wouldn&#039;t wash off unless the coin doctor used a water-soluble glue. Pishpash&#039;s advice is quite sound, as you can see from my Falling Horseman. If you like the coin, leave it alone!</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are a few things to consider...</p><p><br /></p><p>Does the dealer&#039;s inventory consist of a large quantity of coins with desert patinas? Are the patinas all the same color and texture? I&#039;ve noticed that this type of color and texture, light tan and very fine, is used by a lot of doctors. It&#039;s like there&#039;s a Fake Desert Patina R Us store somewhere, where they all get their craft supplies.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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