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johnmilton liked mrweaseluv's post in the thread 1869 Gold Liberty Quarter.
Nice pickup! I've come to love the fractionals, but honestly so so so many fakes I won't buy uncertified unless I really know and trust...
Jan 14, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread 1869 Gold Liberty Quarter.
It is a private issue so it does not qualify as a coin. It is a token. These pieces are an interesting piece of economic history. The...
Jan 14, 2026 at 6:26 AM -
johnmilton liked CoinCorgi's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
Nice coin...wow. This is amazing. I learned 10 years worth of info by just reading the OP - yes, I know that's a strange way of...
Jan 14, 2026 at 5:47 AM -
johnmilton liked Mr.Q's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
Ok, I'm jealous. Congrats.
Jan 14, 2026 at 5:47 AM -
johnmilton liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
This individual, under various names on various forums and in person, has shown me such incredible coins, and told so many incredible...
Jan 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM -
johnmilton liked The Meat man's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
Very nice piece!
Jan 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM -
johnmilton liked fretboard's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
Dang @johnmilton your coin collection is amazing and the education you give on our forum is amazing as well, much appreciated! [ATTACH]
Jan 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
When John Reich became an assistant engraver at the mint, he added values to his designs starting in 1807 with the half dollar.
Jan 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM -
johnmilton liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
I see but it's only 2.5 mm difference. I guess you have to physically see them in hand. Very interesting. When were denominations added...
Jan 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM -
johnmilton liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
@johnmilton That's a stunning coin. Glad you got it and thanks for posting it!
Jan 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
The half dime is half the weight and has a diameter of 16.5 mm versus 19 mm for the dime. The only silver coins with a value on the...
Jan 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM -
johnmilton liked Publius2's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
Love that dime. I love die breaks and cuds and own many half dimes with them. They give us lots of insight into the early mint...
Jan 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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johnmilton liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
You two are pulling out some very esoteric, very interesting, and very expensive coins. I love it!
Jan 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM -
johnmilton liked GoldFinger1969's post in the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
Nice coin, JM....and a great talk on $5 Half Eagles @ FUN 2026. :D
Jan 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread My big FUN show purchase – A 1797 16 Star Dime.
I have been a "nut" about early half dimes since I was in high school. The trouble is I could not afford them. When I got my first job...
Jan 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
