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johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread Great Collections not so great.
To be fair, GC has no control over PCGS. They actually save you money on postage and grading fees. If you do it all on your own, you pay...
Jun 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Two 1901-S 10c - guess the grades.
Fine-12, top VG-8, bottom.
Jun 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Guess the grade 1899 $5 Liberty.
MS-62. It has a few too many marks in the obverse field and on MS. Liberty's face to quite make it to MS-63. I would not be surprised...
Jun 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM -
johnmilton liked Troodon's post in the thread Missing from the Red Book?.
Am I the only one that's going to complain it doesn't match up with the size of the previous books? Guess so lol. It looks weird on...
Jun 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM -
johnmilton liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Possible 1906 impaired proof cent? If so worth grading?.
I think it's not quite sharp enough to be a proof. Especially the stems connected to the acorns in the wreath. Business strike:...
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Missing from the Red Book?.
With all the modern junk that mint is issuing these days, they might have to go to two volumes. The British had to do it years ago....
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM -
johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread Missing from the Red Book?.
I think they should have kept it in the book. Pretty handy for folks joining the hobby. I'm sure Whitman is having to make some tough...
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread My Wife Just Gave Me This.
I would rather have that then the thing the mint is selling for $19 K. It's nice looking piece.
Jun 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM -
johnmilton liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread My Wife Just Gave Me This.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] It’s a token she picked up at UPS. They only had 2 designs and she got the other one for her grandson’s upcoming...
Jun 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread Earlier Copper Cents RD.
For me it's something avoid unless it's a very modern item. I got burned years ago on a so-called "Red" large cent from the 1850s. It...
Jun 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread It's "Wishy Washy Washington Wednesday!". Post yours as well....
Well, it's almost like money. A piece of encased postage. The Ayers pieces are the most common. [ATTACH]
Jun 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread It's "Wishy Washy Washington Wednesday!". Post yours as well....
This Washington Before Boston medal was strike by the same die pair which was used to strike the gold medal that was awarded to...
Jun 18, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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johnmilton liked KBBPLL's post in the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.
These are for the “my yacht is bigger than your yacht” type people.
Jun 18, 2026 at 6:33 AM -
johnmilton liked calcol's post in the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.
They're not palm trees. They're giant dandelion seed heads. Mike
Jun 18, 2026 at 6:33 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.
People have that much money are smart enough to stay away. You don’t get rich by buying stupid.
Jun 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
