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johnmilton replied to the thread 1902 Indian Head Cent - Red - Grade MS-63?.....
The OP coin is a little too yellow to be original, but I can’t say that for sure. You have to see these coins live, and even then, it’s...
Nov 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1880 James Garfield Campaign Token.
They way over paid for that piece. I’ve done it as a political items collector.
Nov 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1902 Indian Head Cent - Red - Grade MS-63?.....
Here's a 1909 Indian Cent which PCGS graded MS-64 R&B. The dealer from whom I purchased this piece and I could not figure out why it's...
Nov 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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johnmilton liked Michael K's post in the thread 1802 Large Cent.
Acetone won't damage the metal on the coin or change the color. I wasn't sure if it was verdegris, when I said goo, that is what I meant...
Nov 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1880 James Garfield Campaign Token.
That is a Grant presidential campaign token. It is listed in DeWitt / Sullivan as USG 1868-30. It is rather common as political tokens...
Nov 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1880 James Garfield Campaign Token.
In general 1880 Garfield campaign tokens are not that rare. He ran against Civil War general Windfield Scott Hancock. Here is the...
Nov 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread A 1791 Washington Cent.
Higley coppers? Not much more than is what is in my reference books. I have never owned one. The closest I might have come was when a...
Nov 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread How many graded coins did you actually get graded yourself?.
I found the NGC registry to be more collector friendly and easier to use. I have stopped playing the registry rat race and only ad...
Nov 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM -
johnmilton liked Chris B's post in the thread Scotland James VI Unite.
I just realized that I also have this much earlier (1582) in his Scottish reign. 30 Shilling [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread Scotland James VI Unite.
I also have a James I half laurel. This was issued when James was losing his mind toward the end of his reign. [ATTACH]
Nov 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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johnmilton liked Chris B's post in the thread Scotland James VI Unite.
Nice one @johnmilton I think yours is better than the assigned grade.
Nov 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread Medieval coins struck for me in York.
The British made Hathacnut pennies are really hard to find. This one was stuck in Denmark, but it found its way into the Spink, now...
Nov 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread Scotland James VI Unite.
It beats my piece which is lower grade. This didn't cost me an arm and a leg. This is a James I English unite. NGC graded this VF-30....
Nov 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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johnmilton liked Chris B's post in the thread Scotland James VI Unite.
My collecting interests have grown and evolved over the past few years. I moved on from collecting US coinage many years ago because set...
Nov 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread King John of England.
The coin is really dark and crusty, and that is not always a good thing. I paid $240 in 2018 retail for this one, which was graded EF at...
Nov 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
