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johnmilton liked Amit Vyas's post in the thread Rome's Most unexpected Hero.
That’s certainly possible, and many Roman leaders did choose suicide to avoid capture or humiliation. What makes Otho unusual is that,...
Jun 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Rome's Most unexpected Hero.
The film has a different take than I had. I thought that Otho committed suicide so that he would not have to face the humiliation before...
Jun 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread Rome's Most unexpected Hero.
This one used to be in an NGC VF holder. It had the tag with it when I bought it. [ATTACH] Denarius of Otho Obverse IMP M OTHO...
Jun 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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johnmilton liked kountryken's post in the thread To me, there's just nothing like the 1913 5c Type1s.
Ok, I'm a sucker for punishment. But, I don't mind, lol. I've got one, and it has "great appeal" to me. It helps complete my Buffalo...
Jun 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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johnmilton liked robec's post in the thread To me, there's just nothing like the 1913 5c Type1s.
Love the Type 1, but I love the design anyway. My T1 in MS and my former PR67 version. Still wish I’d kept the set [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Jun 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM -
johnmilton liked mpcusa's post in the thread 1858 Flying Eagle Cent.
They surely did a number on that coin, harsh is not a word i would use, destroyed is more like it !!
Jun 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread I am Done With Internet Bids.
One bidding strategy is to look at the bidding increments and plan accordingly. If the increments really are $50 when the bid level is...
Jun 8, 2026 at 6:37 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1858 Flying Eagle Cent.
That is a coin with major problems. It’s been cleaned badly. It’s nothing I would touch. The buy price should be very cheep, like the...
Jun 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM -
johnmilton liked fretboard's post in the thread 1858 Flying Eagle Cent.
Cleaned harshly and at 7 o'clock on the reverse and at 4 o'clock on the obverse shows edge damage, definitely a low details grade. :sorry:
Jun 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread I am Done With Internet Bids.
If Randy bid $300 and some else bid $400, they should have paid the next increment, something like $320 or $325. They should not get it...
Jun 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread I am Done With Internet Bids.
I hate auctions. I spend hours doing research, and you get to the sale, and price goes to the moon. I much prefer buying from dealers....
Jun 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Guess the grade of this 1907 Saint.
I see a rub. AU-58.
Jun 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM -
johnmilton liked GoldFinger1969's post in the thread Guess the grade of this 1907 Saint.
That obverse is very blurry...can you do another one ?
Jun 7, 2026 at 9:53 AM
