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  1. johnmilton replied to the thread PCGS Now Authenticating and Grading Ancients.

    NGC does its grading with the words, only, not the Sheldon scale. They also rate the coin for strike and surface quality on a 1 to 5...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM

  2. johnmilton replied to the thread Search for 250 yr quarters, found these....

    I remember seeing the red painted ones years ago. I forget the story surrounding them. I have not seen any for quite a while.

    Jul 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM

  3. johnmilton replied to the thread Odd thought….

    I know I'd be too slow for them. I also know I'd go stir crazy in that job. So it would not be for me. I am also odd in that I don't...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM

  4. johnmilton attached a file to the thread The 2027 U.S. Red Book is here!.

    I have a complete set from the first edition. Therefore, I keep up with them. This year they issued a book with a cover that is...

    Red Book cover 2027.jpg Jul 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM

  5. johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1828 Large Date Dime.

    VF-30

    Jul 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM

  6. johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1837 Dime.

    AU-53

    Jul 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM

  7. johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1837 Dime - Large date.

    AU-55. It's an AU-58 if it has a lot of mint luster. It does not show in the photo.

    Jul 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM

  8. johnmilton replied to the thread 24 Karat Gold - US Pennsylvania Quarter!.

    I remember when the "get buried in your numismatic purchases at home" channel called these gold (and platinum) plated quarters an...

    Jul 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  9. johnmilton replied to the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.

    It's silver. I told you the look was funky. The blue toning above Ms. Liberty's head is the least convincing.

    Jul 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM

  10. johnmilton liked -jeffB's post in the thread US MINT 2.5-Ounce Silver 4th of July Declaration of Independence Quarters.

    Oh, good, here's the United States Mint once again manufacturing a contrived rarity, then auctioning them through a private firm. I'm...

    Jul 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM

  11. johnmilton liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread US MINT 2.5-Ounce Silver 4th of July Declaration of Independence Quarters.

    Oh man, I wonder what the price tag on those is going to be. I think they're making too many new things this year. Too much excitement...

    Jul 12, 2026 at 12:35 PM

  12. johnmilton replied to the thread US MINT 2.5-Ounce Silver 4th of July Declaration of Independence Quarters.

    So the mint is selling these over sized, and undoubtedly over priced, "coasters" again? This is like buying a big silver round except...

    Jul 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM

  13. johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.

    The thing about most auctions is that all of the "action" happens at the end. It can look "cheap" for weeks, but that is only because...

    1875-CC Twenty Cent All.jpg Jul 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM

  14. johnmilton liked Michael K's post in the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.

    1875-CC in G-04 is $250. And with "auctions" (rigged bids on EBay) you have to pay more than that.

    Jul 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM

  15. johnmilton liked FrankNYC's post in the thread My 1808 $5.

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