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johnmilton replied to the thread A Lowball Circulated Barber Quarter!.
No, it's less than a Poor-1. In order to qualify for that grade, you have to be able to figure out the date. If it's an early coin,...
Sep 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM -
johnmilton liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread A Lowball Circulated Barber Quarter!.
Yep, that's a real smoothie, all right! Definitely PO01.
Sep 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.
Not really. That piece with the Merriam ad and the dog's head is rated as an R-4, 201 to 500 known. I'd say it's somewhere in the 200 to...
Sep 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.
My token sales usually covered the table rent and then some. This is the most radical increase in Civil War token prices of which I...
Sep 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Lady Godiva.
It’s been my understanding that she didn’t ride through the town naked. She appeared without her jewelry which was later embellished.
Sep 10, 2026 at 6:58 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.
It’s not that extensive. It’s only about 300 pieces. The really serious collections have reached 5,500 varieties. Cindy Wobeker (sp),...
Sep 10, 2026 at 6:55 AM -
johnmilton liked fretboard's post in the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.
Yep, that explains your extensive collection I admire so much! [ATTACH]
Sep 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Let's see your newest acquisitions!.
Just to follow up on precessed red copper. Years ago I saw two "Proof Indian Cents" which were in a PCGS holder which were in the...
Sep 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread Let's see your newest acquisitions!.
@Publius2, the Virginia half penny in my collection is quite similar. I bought this one raw about 40 years ago and had it slabbed circa...
Sep 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Starting a short set of Indian cents.
If you ever get an eye and an appreciation for originality, you might regret those choices. There is something be said for originality,...
Sep 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.
I sold a several thousand Civil War tokens when was a dealer. I used to have at least three or four pieces in inventory at every show.
Sep 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM -
johnmilton liked samclemens3991's post in the thread Starting a short set of Indian cents.
@johnmilton . what a beautiful coin. Congrats. James PS I hope someday it will be easier to capture the mirrors on a coin like this.
Sep 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread GTG-1829 Half Dime.
When you are a type collector who is looking for the best image of a design that you can buy at a reasonable price, early die states are...
Sep 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM -
johnmilton liked Publius2's post in the thread GTG-1829 Half Dime.
I applaud you all for your conservative grading ethos. Nevertheless, this coin graded MS-64 CAC. It's not so lonely out on that limb...
Sep 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1814 E/A Bust Half.
I'd say VF-30 strictly on the obverse. The reverse is a weak strike issue, but it would make it a bear to sell unless it's an Overton...
Sep 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM
