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  1. johnmilton replied to the thread What's up with this 1851 Braided Hair Large Cent?.

    If it is genuine, which the reverse convinces me it is, it’s a very late die stat. The dies are “very tired” with probably a dose of...

    Jun 17, 2026 at 7:31 AM

  2. johnmilton replied to the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.

    The Mint Director is too big for his britches. First these are medals, not coins, which limits the demand for them. Second the prices...

    Jun 17, 2026 at 7:09 AM

  3. johnmilton replied to the thread 2026 silver proof set experience.

    I bought one set for my collection. The nickel has some very minor marks above the duel dates. I guess that makes it a PR-68. I see no...

    Jun 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM

  4. johnmilton replied to the thread I've been thinking about joining my local coin club, need pointers.

    Most of the small to which I have belonged did not have any high rollers. The clubs who did have high rollers, the members were rolling...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM

  5. johnmilton liked Clawcoins's post in the thread 2026 silver proof set available today.

    Got mine yesterday [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    IMG_4570.jpeg IMG_4571.jpeg Jun 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM

  6. johnmilton liked Histman's post in the thread Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set 2026.

    Mine too.

    Jun 16, 2026 at 6:30 AM

  7. johnmilton liked dwhiz's post in the thread Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set 2026.

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    2026 Silver Proof set C.jpg 2026 Silver Proof set D.jpg Jun 16, 2026 at 6:30 AM

  8. johnmilton liked Barney McRae's post in the thread Might be getting senile but need help on this 1921 Morgan.

    I remember buying this about 3 years ago on the Flea. It was so unusual I bid way over on max bid at the last minute and stole it for...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 6:29 AM

  9. johnmilton liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread Might be getting senile but need help on this 1921 Morgan.

    Worthless doubling. Either way, cool coin! :cool:

    Jun 16, 2026 at 6:29 AM

  10. johnmilton liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread A look at the Semi Quincentennial silver Proof set.

    Nothing from the US mint is an investment. But I will give them props for some decent designs.

    Jun 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM

  11. johnmilton liked CoinCorgi's post in the thread A look at the Semi Quincentennial silver Proof set.

    I took my 2026 $1 coins out of their Dansco album to check - not double dated...just 2026.

    Jun 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM

  12. johnmilton replied to the thread A look at the Semi Quincentennial silver Proof set.

    It's hard to believe that they are sold out. They increased the mintage from 100,000 for the silver set to over 250,000. Somebody on the...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM

  13. johnmilton attached a file to the thread An addition to the colonial set..

    I have had this Machin's Mills piece for many years. It would never get a straignt grade, but it pleases. me. [ATTACH]

    Machin Mills All.jpg Jun 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM

  14. johnmilton liked mrweaseluv's post in the thread An addition to the colonial set..

    Nice just be careful with the colonial coppers.. they are very addictive and often lead you on to civil war tokens and hard time tokens...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM

  15. johnmilton liked ksparrow's post in the thread An addition to the colonial set..

    I have wanted a coin from the Machin's mills Newburgh mint for a while, and finally picked one up from the Reeded Edge. this one is a...

    machin's no 2 obv.jpg machin's no 2 rev.jpg Jun 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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