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johnmilton attached a file to the thread A couple of really bad not-PCGS gold $2.5 Indians!.
Here are some close-ups of the two dates involved. They are raw, but I'm quite sure that they are genunine. The two "long distance shots...
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
This custom took the place of the king getting down on his knees and washing the beggars’ feet.
Apr 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Spanish Trail Half Dollar, NGC MS-64.
The Old Spanish Trail is one of the easier pieces to find in high grade. The “old” commemoratives (1892 - 1954) were really popular in...
Apr 3, 2026 at 6:59 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Spanish Trail Half Dollar, NGC MS-64.
The good news for you (probably) is that the prices have come down for these over the years. I set aside a 50 piece set when I was a...
Apr 3, 2026 at 6:53 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Help with Brooklyn Bridge Medal/Token.
The two Fuld books are the classic reference sources for Civil War token. The smaller book, Patriotic Civil War Tokens, covers pieces...
Apr 3, 2026 at 6:39 AM -
johnmilton liked BRandM's post in the thread Help with Brooklyn Bridge Medal/Token.
Hi Traci, welcome to CT. According to internet sources George B. Soley purchased the steam press from the U.S. Mint when they took it...
Apr 3, 2026 at 6:26 AM -
johnmilton liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
I never knew of this custom. I am elderly and I work in my church. I think I am due. Ha!!
Apr 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM -
johnmilton liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
From a 1901 British Empire type set I assembled for my daughter, Victoria. NGC MS63 [ATTACH] NGC MS65 [ATTACH] NGC MS65 [ATTACH]...
Apr 3, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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johnmilton liked fretboard's post in the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
Amazing collection, that counter stamped 8 Reales with Charles IIII is bada$$! [ATTACH]
Apr 3, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread A Pan-Pac "Short Set".
The Panama-Pacific Commission issued a set lit that. It came in a little case for three coins. Heritage had a couple of sets available...
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johnmilton liked Chris B's post in the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
I used to have a bunch of these. Was working on a "one per ruler" set. Ended up not finishing the set because I wanted to concentrate on...
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
The image from this 1800, George III Maundy penny was used for this counterstamped Spanish Dollar for the 1800s. This was one way the...
Apr 2, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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johnmilton liked daveydempsey's post in the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
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Apr 2, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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johnmilton liked Tall Paul's post in the thread It's Maundy Thursday. Post your Maundy sets..
This my only Maundy Money set. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread What would you grade this Capped Bust Half?.
You learned quite a bit, because from the photos, the hairlines don't amount to much. Some pieces have screaming hairlines all over them.
Apr 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
