johnmilton's Recent Activity
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johnmilton liked David Woodhouse's post in the thread Intriguing Cnut Short Cross.
Strapends, buckles, a pilgrim's ampulla and this 11th century lyre tuning key.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 21, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread 1809 half cent.
Yes, I would say that it grades Fine. The 1809 over 6 is not a true overdate. It’s a blundered die. The “9” was first punched in upside...
Sep 21, 2026 at 6:41 AM -
johnmilton liked jerryc39's post in the thread 1809 half cent.
hard to say for sure with these pics but wondering about maybe being an 1809/6 variety.
Sep 21, 2026 at 6:39 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Two New Type Coins.
The Braided Hair 1849 to 1857 half cent type is fairly common in high grade. By this time the half cent was quite unpopular, and they...
Sep 21, 2026 at 6:37 AM -
johnmilton liked Joshua Lemons's post in the thread Two New Type Coins.
It's not often I add US coins, but with my German States collection slowing down, for a variety of reasons, I've begun adding a few type...
Sep 21, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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johnmilton liked KBBPLL's post in the thread I can't believe there's a waiting room for a new mint release this fine day.
That is strange, considering how much he loves to put himself on everything.
Sep 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread I can't believe there's a waiting room for a new mint release this fine day.
I might buy one of Trump’s base metal coins if it’s not too expensive. I collect official inaugural medals. Trump’s 2025 inaugural medal...
Sep 20, 2026 at 3:52 PM -
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
