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johnmilton replied to the thread coin cleaning.
This is why I can’t buy most P-L graded and lower level Proof coins. They are ugly.
Aug 22, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
johnmilton liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Help identifying.
The lettering is incuse, so these are contact marks on the field above the lettering.
Aug 22, 2026 at 3:59 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread coin cleaning.
That is true. "Cleaning" is in the eyes of the beholder, including the experts. The say thing goes for toning. A piece can be dipped,...
Aug 22, 2026 at 3:57 PM -
johnmilton liked Kentucky's post in the thread coin cleaning.
If the coin has no grit or other debris on the surface, wiping should be undetectable. If it is undetectable, the coins hasn't been...
Aug 22, 2026 at 3:54 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Just in case anyone was wondering....
I also like coins. Unfortunately all of them are quickly becoming obsolete, at least in the United States. There is a guy in my local...
Aug 22, 2026 at 3:53 PM -
johnmilton liked Bill in Burl's post in the thread 1900 One Cent.
I've been collecting them for almost 40 years, but just Vicky large cents and a little pocket silver. It's REALLY reasonable!
Aug 21, 2026 at 9:27 AM -
johnmilton liked Jeffjay's post in the thread 1900 One Cent.
Canadian large cents are great to collect and quite affordable. There's only a few dates that will set you back much at all.
Aug 21, 2026 at 7:32 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1900 One Cent.
The Internet says it’s worth from $2 to $25. I am in the $2 camp. That’s retail. A dealer won’t pay you that.
Aug 20, 2026 at 10:23 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1944 25c NGC MS67 - correctly graded?.
Except when it comes time to pay for it. Coinfacts says an MS-66 is worth $50. An MS-67 lists for $275. An MS-65, which what I grade it,...
Aug 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1944 25c NGC MS67 - correctly graded?.
MS-67 means you have to hunt to find the problems. This one has an obvious mark on Washington's jaw, a scratch in the field and numerous...
Aug 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1862 Trime.
MS-63 with a shot at MS-64.
Aug 20, 2026 at 3:12 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Lordmarcovan: where I stand with a US Basic Design Type Set (19th + 20th C.).
The 1836 Gobrecht Dollar with “coin turn” and eagle flying “onward and upward” is generally considered to be a regular issue. The...
Aug 19, 2026 at 9:33 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Lordmarcovan: where I stand with a US Basic Design Type Set (19th + 20th C.).
I have a 1913 Proof set from the cent to half dollar. I put together a 1795 year set from the half cent to the $10 gold piece. The...
Aug 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1776-2026 Peace Dollar Reverse Proof.
The mint is a monopoly which is now charging monopoly prices. I paid their price for 2026 silver Proof set, but that’s it. No more...
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM -
johnmilton liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread 1776-2026 Peace Dollar Reverse Proof.
They look too much for me. I like older coins. The history is what interests me. ;) I do like the reverse proof 2017 Kennedy Half...
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:25 AM
