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  1. johnmilton attached a file to the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

    Here is a run of Monitor Civil War Token varieties. [ATTACH] This is an "Indiana Primitive." Henry Higgins, who was optometrist,...

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  2. johnmilton liked ToughCOINS's post in the thread Liberty Bell Coins, Big Mistake, Big Price Tag or Both? (ツ).

    When the US Mint started competing with the Franklin Mint, it began earning just as much of our respect.

    Jun 27, 2026 at 1:55 PM

  3. johnmilton replied to the thread Liberty Bell Coins, Big Mistake, Big Price Tag or Both? (ツ).

    I could afford one of these pieces, and even the vastly overpriced piece in gold. I have zero interest in both of them I would have...

    Jun 27, 2026 at 1:55 PM

  4. johnmilton liked KBBPLL's post in the thread Liberty Bell Coins, Big Mistake, Big Price Tag or Both? (ツ).

    I’d rather buy 12 ounces of silver.

    Jun 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM

  5. johnmilton liked BuffaloHunter's post in the thread Liberty Bell Coins, Big Mistake, Big Price Tag or Both? (ツ).

    $750 for this? I’d rather get into a Vaultbox.

    Jun 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM

  6. johnmilton liked ToughCOINS's post in the thread Liberty Bell Coins, Big Mistake, Big Price Tag or Both? (ツ).

    I see no great future for contrived rarities. Moreover, I see no denomination on it. In my opinion it is nothing more than a...

    Jun 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM

  7. johnmilton liked Millard's post in the thread Liberty Bell Coins, Big Mistake, Big Price Tag or Both? (ツ).

    I guess somebody might buy these anniversary issues but IMO the mint has priced themselves out of reason.

    Jun 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM

  8. johnmilton replied to the thread U.S. Mint QC.

    Given the high prices, the mint is charging, their quality control should be top notch. This shows it isn't.

    Jun 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM

  9. johnmilton attached a file to the thread It's "Thinking Lincoln Thursday!". Post yours as well..

    Here is one of the early images of Lincoln on a presidential campaign token. This image from the the Childs Company in Chicago....

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  10. johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread It's "Thinking Lincoln Thursday!". Post yours as well..

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  11. johnmilton replied to the thread Crystal River coin show thoughts..

    The price of the 2026-S silver Proof sets might be too high eventually. Remember I’ve been a collector for over 65 years, and I have...

    Jun 26, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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