I picked this coin up at a flea market. Unfortunately the seller couldn't give me information about its authenticity. I've been told by a local coin dealer that it probably wasn't genuine. So I am posting it here for any additional information that can be related regarding its status.
Have a close look at the fields with high powered loupe for signs of casting
Find accurate weight
Comparative ping tone test, but that may be difficult to find an exact equivalent 3.6 candareens coin.
Coins copied from coins almost always show signs of indistinct finer details in the designs. Copy fakes also often show inconsistent dots inside the edges and indistinct uneven edge milling.
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