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johnmilton liked Bing's post in the thread Ancients- Do you digitally catalog your collection?.
I use Excel spreadsheet which also has a column where I keep images with the description of the coin. I record the full attribution,...
Jul 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1845-P Half Dime - With Drapery.
If there is a far amount of luster in the white areas or under the toning, it's better than an EF-45. You can't tell that from the...
Jul 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1811/09 Bust Dime.
Fine-15. The minor rim issues cost it 5 points IMO.
Jul 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Baltimore Whitman show to Washington, DC?.
The promoter says they can't get a room at the Baltimore Expo. That has happened to FUN a few times, but I'm surprised that Baltimore is...
Jul 20, 2026 at 12:06 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread Please Grade This 1858 Over Inverted Date Half Dime.
It's a late die state. I'll go MS-63 if complete luster is there. Here are a couple more examples of the type. NGC graded this MS-64....
Jul 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread Standing Liberty Quarters.
It was a decent design when it looked like this. The trouble with it was there was too much crammed into a fairly small coin. The design...
Jul 20, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Baltimore Whitman show to Washington, DC?.
It seems that the rumor has been confirmed, at least for the first show in 2027.
Jul 20, 2026 at 7:06 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Standing Liberty Quarters.
I almost always under grade these things. My grade is VF-30. There is a fair amount of wear, but still lots of detail. I know someone...
Jul 20, 2026 at 6:58 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Coin store buy - 1935 Buffalo nickel.
Tough crowd! It looks Mint State to me, with perhaps some envelope toning on the high points. If it is AU, it’s a 58+.
Jul 20, 2026 at 6:48 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread The 2027 U.S. Red Book is here!.
Back in the day (60+ years ago), dealers obtained rolls of Mint State coins for their long term inventory at or near face value. Over...
Jul 19, 2026 at 7:01 AM -
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
