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  1. johnmilton replied to the thread Half Cents- Where are they all? Metal Detecting thread......

    I think you are doing your metal detecting in England, right? If so the answer is U.S. half cents circulated very poorly in the United...

    Sep 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM

  2. johnmilton liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread proof sets vs individual coins.

    If it’s less expensive to buy the set, then buy the set.

    Sep 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM

  3. johnmilton replied to the thread proof sets vs individual coins.

    Modern Proof singles have been terrible buys for as long as I have been a collector, which is now going on 66 years. I don’t know why...

    Sep 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM

  4. johnmilton liked Kentucky's post in the thread 1976 bicentennial quarter question.

    Those appear to be marks left by a coin rolling machine, usually referred to here as PMD or Post-Minting-Damage. Welcome to CoinTalk.

    Sep 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM

  5. johnmilton replied to the thread 1851 Braided Hair 1/2 Cent - what is going on with it???.

    I have seen large cents that were cleaned, plated and had non precious stones mounted into their surface to make them into jewelry. They...

    Sep 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM

  6. johnmilton liked ksmooter61's post in the thread "Penny" date set - 1809.

    I love these write-ups, great reads in the middle of the day! Thank you, Mr. Milton.

    Sep 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM

  7. johnmilton liked mark_h's post in the thread "Penny" date set - 1809.

    Nice looking coin. Great pickup.

    Sep 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM

  8. johnmilton liked ksparrow's post in the thread "Penny" date set - 1809.

    Smart buy. Great looking coin!

    Sep 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM

  9. johnmilton replied to the thread Are there any tariff/duty to be paid for foreign coin buys ?.

    I’ve been nicked with surcharges on British coins I’ve purchased from London dealers. The way things are at the moment, I would not...

    Sep 11, 2025 at 6:25 AM

  10. johnmilton liked Jersey magic man's post in the thread It's "Walk About Wednesday!". Post yours as well.....

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  11. johnmilton replied to the thread GTG, 1799 dollar.

    VF-20. It could be argued that the technical grade is higher because the obverse die was sinking in the center which resulted in a loss...

    Sep 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM

  12. johnmilton liked Mr.Q's post in the thread "Penny" date set - 1809.

    I agree with your option, nice coin.

    Sep 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM

  13. johnmilton attached a file to the thread Follow the lead picture post..

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  14. johnmilton liked Barney McRae's post in the thread Counterfeit Morgan Dollars.

    That's where common sense screams in both of your ears. The amount of fakes (or stock photo frauds) say stay away. eBay absolutely...

    Sep 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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