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johnmilton replied to the thread A Beautiful 1956 Proof Cent.
Given that way the mint packing has preserved the flat pack Proof sets from the 1955 to 1964 era, that’s not unusual. The real trick is...
Sep 20, 2026 at 7:09 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread I can't believe there's a waiting room for a new mint release this fine day.
A dealer said at my local club’s most recent meeting that big dealers have standing offers to buy the “fearless leader coins.” I...
Sep 20, 2026 at 7:02 AM -
johnmilton liked GoldFinger1969's post in the thread Another Confederate find: 1864 $100 Note.
In Case You Were Interested....Right after Gettysburg....it took $1,500 in CSA paper to get $100 in gold coin. It took $123 in U.S....
Sep 20, 2026 at 6:44 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Please Guess The PCGS Grade : 1795 Half Dollar.
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Sep 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
No one knows exactly who she is, but if you compare her with the Gilbert Stuart Athenium portrait, (The Washington portrait is the one...
Sep 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
I have tried to get a Chain AMERI. several times, but have failed. I passed on one that had good color and surfaces, but a very weak...
Sep 19, 2026 at 6:37 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
I have not heard of any counterfeits, but the Chinese will make anything. So, don’t rest easy. They could be out there.
Sep 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
I bought it from JJ Teaparty when the company was in Boston. It’s not as rare as you might think. There are a little over 300 survivors....
Sep 18, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
johnmilton liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
Excellent book, and absolutely well worth a read. I love that - in order to promote the new mint's coinage - he spent these at inns and...
Sep 18, 2026 at 8:41 PM -
johnmilton liked bud250r's post in the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
What a beautiful piece johnmilton.
Sep 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM -
johnmilton liked David Woodhouse's post in the thread Intriguing Cnut Short Cross.
Hi John, many thanks for your comment and interest in my find. Here are photos of Ethelred 2nd cut farthings I found earlier this year...
Sep 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime.
Yes, I looked at the date and knew it had a problem. Here's a real one. Woops! I forgot my type coin is an 1854. [ATTACH]
Sep 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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johnmilton liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
I was hoping you would post that one.
Sep 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1792 Half Disme Debate.
A book published about a decade ago, 1792: Birth of a Nation's Coinage, cleared this issue up. Jefferson had 75 Spanish Milled dollars...
Sep 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
