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johnmilton liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread Parking Lot Ike: Legitimate Mint Error or Bizarre PMD? (Help Needed!).

I'm going with PMD. Nothing in the minting process would do this. ;) Based on the scratches on the side of the "dome-like" structure....

johnmilton replied to the thread 1843 One Cent - Mature Head - Grade and Details?...

The coin almost looks like it’s been pickled in acid. The weak stars and legend on the reverse are not natural wear. The coin would get...

johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread 1843 One Cent - Mature Head - Grade and Details?...

I'm thinking F details Cleaned. The coin was worked on.

johnmilton liked fretboard's post in the thread Abercrombie’s Ancients: the Twelve Caesars of Rome.

Amazing coin, a true rarity! [ATTACH]

johnmilton replied to the thread Good news or bad news?.

I am so glad I am not attracted to this stuff.

johnmilton replied to the thread Rare 2002 Mississippi Statehood Washington Quarter.

It’s probably worth $5,000 as an error coin on eBay.

johnmilton replied to the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.

CAC rejected it in the PCGS AU-58 holder. When I look at some of stuff they throw to which they award a sticker, scratch my head. I’ve a...

johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar for my Birthday!.

That is a nice one. I have gone though several of these coins as a type collector. I had a couple when I was dealer. They were nice for...

johnmilton attached a file to the thread Abercrombie’s Ancients: the Twelve Caesars of Rome.

I have passed on two Coligula denarii, which had issues, at more than $5,000. An aureus would cost a fortune. All of them are expensive....

johnmilton attached a file to the thread Abercrombie’s Ancients: the Twelve Caesars of Rome.

This one is easy to upgrade. The mintage has estimated to be a couple million at least. The trouble is they are pricey, relative to...

johnmilton posted a new thread.

Summer FUN Convention is this week

I am headed off to the Summer FUN Convention. I will be speaking on Friday at 1PM. My topic will be "Building a Type Set of $20 Gold...

Forum: Coin Chat

johnmilton liked ksparrow's post in the thread 1875-CC 20 Cent Piece.

You assessment sounds right to me.

johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1858-S Dime.

VF-30

johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1885-S Dime.

EF-45

johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1843-O Dime.

EF-45