johnmilton's Recent Activity
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johnmilton replied to the thread Problems with US Mint Peace & Morgan Subscriptions.
I think that Reverse Proofs are ugly. I would not be happy with that bait and switch at all. I'd return them. ALTHOUGH you might be able...
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1849-O Dime.
AU-50
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:38 AM -
johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread Tell us a crazy coin shop story..
Years ago I spent a lot of time at my favorite local shop. The owner became a good friend and we had a lot of fun. I learned a lot from...
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread The 2027 U.S. Red Book is here!.
Roll speculation might be coming back. I never have viewed roll buying as real collecting. That is especially true if the value going...
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:14 AM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread How Would You Grade This 1864-S Half Dime?.
I think that it is Mint State, but it is impossible to go further than that from the picture. The detail is all there, but the luster...
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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johnmilton liked philologus_1's post in the thread 1957B Silver Certificate.
Excellent quality and beautifully crisp -- virtually pristine! NICE! I was born in 1957 and so I was motivated to purchase an...
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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johnmilton liked meandyou4ever0's post in the thread 1957B Silver Certificate.
A gift from my son[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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johnmilton liked -jeffB's post in the thread THE weird LIBERTY BELL coin like MINT product.
The Mint price for these is not at all secret, and anyone looking to buy one in the secondary market will know that. I don't think...
Jul 18, 2026 at 10:31 AM -
johnmilton liked Troodon's post in the thread The 2027 U.S. Red Book is here!.
That's the one I have! Place I bought it from was selling it for barely more than the standard edition, so I couldn't pass it up. It...
Jul 17, 2026 at 9:39 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread THE weird LIBERTY BELL coin like MINT product.
The government made the silver piece into crap. The piece is a medal, not a coin, because it has no denomination. That means it will be...
Jul 17, 2026 at 9:37 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1838-O Dime.
I agree with VF-25 to 30.
Jul 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM -
johnmilton liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread Please Grade This 1838-O Dime.
VF30/ Nice coin also.
Jul 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM -
johnmilton liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Please Grade This 1838-O Dime.
VF-30 Looks like it has an old cleaning, but that doesn't really bother me.
Jul 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM -
johnmilton liked Publius2's post in the thread Let's see your newest acquisitions!.
Well, I attended the latest FUN Show in Orlando. Picked up three coins for the type set; one new and two upgrades. First up is a 1796...
Jul 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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johnmilton liked fretboard's post in the thread My big FUN purchase.
Interesting take but not mine, it's a super rare coin, so to me it's a smart buy simply because of the mintage and rarity! [ATTACH]
Jul 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
