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Old 29-08-16, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan O View Post
Die cast = solid back with no detail

Die struck = mirror image of front detail.
Hi Alan,

Die Cast - injection molding if two dies used or open cast if no reverse die.

Die Struck - Two dies (obverse and reverse) brought together under pressure of which the rear my be blank, a mirror image or of rough detail.

See Fake and Repros chapter of my book.

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Chris
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