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johnmilton replied to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.
When I was young, the government dumped them into the ocean. I don’t think that there was an environmental impact study before that was...
Jan 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.
Here is my 1943 steel cent for type. It is a PCGS MS-66. I bought it over 25 years ago for $25 from one of my wholesale sources. I...
Jan 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread A Group of Middle Date Coronet Large Cents..
I have a date set which ranges from VF-20 to MS-66. I wanted a nice date set without "extreme heavy lifting" price wise. The best, an...
Jan 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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johnmilton liked Eduard's post in the thread A Group of Middle Date Coronet Large Cents..
When it comes to coppers, I tend to focus on the early dates 1793-1814. However, those being so expensive, specially if pre 1800. I...
Jan 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.
Here is a 1909 Matte Proof Lincoln Cent. The grade is Matte Proof-66, R&B. [ATTACH] I would love to the 1909-VDB in Matte Proof, but...
Jan 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.
I know. I did a hang fire on that post yesterday. I entered it, but failed to hit “Post Reply.” I do that now and then. Rather junking...
Jan 25, 2026 at 1:24 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.
[ATTACH] I figured that I should have one Mint State piece in my Indian Cent
Jan 25, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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johnmilton liked CoinCorgi's post in the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.
1867 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jan 25, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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johnmilton liked messydesk's post in the thread Coin grading services.
While a key date and expensive, they're frequently enough available that you should be able to be selective in your purchase. Don't buy...
Jan 25, 2026 at 6:54 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Coin grading services.
I would not get involved with PCI and SEGS. Many people view them is "raw coins."
Jan 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM -
johnmilton liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread Coin grading services.
It depends... Answer a few questions first: 1. Are you looking to add it to a Registry set? NGC, PCGS, and CACG have registries where...
Jan 24, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread 1800 large cent for eval.
It is very difficult to attribute 1800 large cents by Sheldon number. Years ago I was working with one in VF-30, which would probably be...
Jan 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM -
johnmilton liked KBBPLL's post in the thread When the sky is the limit for type set album.
I don’t understand. Why can’t you show a photo of your own album?
Jan 24, 2026 at 5:26 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Are slabs dangerous? Do I need protection?.
They might be wearing gloves because of the complaints on-line about people holding coins with their bare fingers when they photograph...
Jan 24, 2026 at 7:56 AM -
johnmilton liked Eduard's post in the thread Small Group of U.S Copper Coins..
These coppers were part of the lot of U.S coins I bought a little while ago. There is a little bit of everything - post colonials,...
Jan 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
