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johnmilton attached a file to the thread A Different Type of Indian Head Cent.

Here's an Indian cent, that was mounted on a stick pin, used during the 1896 presidential election campaign. [ATTACH]

johnmilton attached a file to the thread ID this Hard time token.

I have three of the four major varieties of this design. I don't have the scarcest one which might be harder to find that the book says...

johnmilton attached a file to the thread A Different Type of Indian Head Cent.

Yes, it's McKinley and Roosevelt. Here's a button from the 1900 presidential campaign. The background is in gold because they ran on...

johnmilton liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread A Different Type of Indian Head Cent.

It’s a little worn, but it’s a great old piece, antique in fact. It’s dated 1900 and it’s in a bezel. The reverse shows the wear but I...

johnmilton liked ZoidMeister's post in the thread A link to my local club's website.

The articles by the members are pretty darn good . Z

johnmilton replied to the thread ID this Hard time token.

Civil War tokens with a blank reverse are known, but I am not aware of any Hard Times Tokens (HTT) like that. There are four minor...

johnmilton liked ZoidMeister's post in the thread A link to my local club's website.

Nice website. Wish I still lived in Florida. Z

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A link to my local club's website

Here is a link to my local club's website. We have been posting more and more articles. I think that you will find them interesting....

Forum: Coin Chat

johnmilton liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread Gold Nugget.

I can’t remember if I posted this or not but here it is now. Here’s the note that was with this nugget. From the Portland, Oregon area....

johnmilton liked TreasureInChange's post in the thread The 2026 Pilgrim Quarter.

Agreed, the Mint is slow stepping...

johnmilton liked KBBPLL's post in the thread The 2026 Pilgrim Quarter.

I think it's ridiculous that we're halfway through the year and nobody can get these. The 1976 quarters are still circulating. I...

johnmilton replied to the thread What's up with these?.

The first one, in your second post, which you ask if it has been painted, is corroded. Corroded copper is usually green, but it can be...

johnmilton replied to the thread GOLD trending down ?.

It seems to be marking time in the $4,500 to $4,600 range. As an old timers, who like coins as collectables, not bullion, I wish it...

johnmilton attached a file to the thread Whats your favorite bullion coin and why ?.

The American Gold Eagle. I like the design of the old ones better than the new "eagle head" variety. You can buy them in four sizes. I...