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kountryken liked Michael K's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
IDK if it is real or fake. If it is a genuine 1862 coin, there is the extra material at 7-8 o'clock. Is the acquisition of this coin...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM -
kountryken liked The Meat man's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
Thanks all. Here is some added info and pictures from the coin's owner: "We found these coins in a baggie in my Dad’s top drawer. He...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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kountryken liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
Both sides of the coin show the edge of the wreath, which is only on the reverse of The Indian Head Cent. If the coin was struck once to...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM -
kountryken liked Pickin and Grinin's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
There is still the two reverse dies used in the second strike. Just my 2 cents.
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM -
kountryken liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
Not sure on this one. It looks like it could be legitimate. The amount of damage makes me a bit suspicious, but sometimes these not so...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM -
kountryken liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
I agree with @Pickin and Grinin. The reverse is on both sides therefore I believe it to be a vise job.
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM -
kountryken liked Pickin and Grinin's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
The secondary strike has the details of the reverse on both sides. I am in the fake camp. Any reputable TGP would pass on it because of...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM -
kountryken liked ddddd's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
A real error would be valuable. This one looks off (like the alibaba fakes) but I will wait for those with more experience to offer...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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kountryken liked ElishaCollectsForever's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
Wow now that is impressive. It looks like a fraction of one coin was minted onto fully minted coin. Does that make it worth two cents...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM -
kountryken liked The Meat man's post in the thread Strange features on an 1862 Indian Head Cent.
Recently, over on Numisforums, a new member posted this coin along with the question: "Hi, I am wondering if this coin was damaged...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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kountryken replied to the thread Md....
@galba68 that is a great day of metal detecting, I think! Anxious to see what the coins are (just because I'm that way, inquisitive),...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM -
kountryken liked galba68's post in the thread Md....
Small and large bronze and a beautiful fibula... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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kountryken liked Valentinian's post in the thread Galeria Valeria.
Excellent! That's a nice group and I love it when someone shows a small set of their own. They conceived of it and worked to complete it...
Apr 16, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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kountryken liked PamR's post in the thread Proof vs. Circulation: do you prefer one over the other?.
Thanks for saying that!
Apr 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM -
kountryken liked PamR's post in the thread After 66 years, my Lincoln Cent book, Part 1 is finished.
Congrats!
Apr 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM
