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  1. kountryken replied to the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    One thing I heard, from a very knowledgeable man on the subject) is that a Judean Widow's Mite is smaller than a Roman Widow's Mite....

    Apr 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
  2. kountryken liked paddyman98's post in the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    I know. They are the 2 widow's mites ;) She gave them as an offering and now you own them somehow :jawdrop: [ATTACH]

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  3. kountryken liked philologus_1's post in the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    They are both the same type. (Hendin 6274. As @kountryken posted above.) It is a very common type. To clarify: The images in the red...

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  4. kountryken replied to the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    The canopy (i think it's called an umbrella) appears to go straight up from the letter "w", to me. I don't know what the rest is to the...

    Apr 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
  5. kountryken liked JoshuaP's post in the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    That is the coin I thought it was, but I am not seeing the same canopy (or whatever it is). Perhaps it is just worn.

    Apr 17, 2026 at 11:36 AM
  6. kountryken liked JoshuaP's post in the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    Two coins side by side. The first is the of the obverse side and the second of the reverse side.

    Apr 17, 2026 at 11:36 AM
  7. kountryken replied to the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    Just to help clarify, is the first picture of one coin, or one side of 2 coins?

    Apr 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM
  8. kountryken attached a file to the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    I think this might be the second coin? It seems to have the same letters as much as you can see? [ATTACH]

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  9. kountryken liked JoshuaP's post in the thread Help Identify 2 Ancient Prutahs.

    Good morning! I have these two prutahs that have been floating around in my collection for a while now because I have not been able to...

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  10. kountryken liked No_Ragrets's post in the thread GTG: Indian Head Cent Edition.

    MS-63 BN, Closed 3 It would have been nice to get a RB, especially considering the fiery red that flashes around the devices, but oh...

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  11. kountryken liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread Md....

    I agree. Nice finds! I'll bottom feed your "digs" if I am worthy!!! :D

    Apr 17, 2026 at 6:52 AM
  12. 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
  13. 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...

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  14. 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
  15. 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