WHAT IS IT?

[moo2you2001]

OK.. WHAT IS THIS .. 15 X 17 MM . GOT IT AT AN ESTATE SALE

 

[weregolf]

A bronze coin

 

[UnderMiner]

It's from ancient Rome - it's called a 'Prutah' and it's from the province of Judea and Samaria during the prefecture of Marcus Ambivulus who ruled from about 9AD-13AD. It would have still been in circulation during the time Jesus was living there. No joke, don't ask me how I know all this. Hope this helps you out a bit

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool coin find!

 

[moo2you2001]

OK.. HOW DO I AUTHENTICATE IT AND DETERMINE IT'S VALUE?

 

[UnderMiner]

OK.. HOW DO I AUTHENTICATE IT AND DETERMINE IT'S VALUE?

It's likely genuine. Even though it's 2,000 years old they made alot of them back then so they are common to find in the area and the local antique dealers sell them to tourists for pretty cheap. Here's your same one on Ebay someone is trying to sell for $55: JUDAEA, Marcus Ambibulus under Augustus. (9-12 CE) Æ Prutah with L-A8 Hendin 636 | eBay

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

OK.. HOW DO I AUTHENTICATE IT AND DETERMINE IT'S VALUE?

Google what underminer said it was and you can see values.As far as getting it authenticated the value of it may determine if you want to spend more than it is worth to get it authenticated.

 

[trapperart]

Very cool congrats

 

[A2coins]

I would have picked it up also ya never know !!!!!Cool find

 

[unclemac]

stores in areas that have Christian retreats or campuses sell them as "widows mites" and make a killing off of unsuspecting women, often as necklaces or rings.

 

[Tommy G]

A really cool coin. I can see how that caught your eye.