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  1. johnmilton attached a file to the thread Proof or Plated.

    I don't photograph each of my Proof coins which are in flat packs. I can't show you a 1959 Proof nickel, but here is a 1938 Proof. Your...

    1938 Proof Nickel All.jpg Jun 30, 2026 at 11:36 AM
  2. johnmilton replied to the thread Proof or Plated.

    The picture is too overexposed to tell.

    Jun 29, 2026 at 9:49 PM
  3. johnmilton liked Jeffjay's post in the thread A great offer from the US Mint!.

    I could add a several quality key date pieces to my type set for that kind of money. The mint has become a total disappointment and I...

    Jun 29, 2026 at 9:44 PM
  4. johnmilton replied to the thread Whitman Publishing / Redbook Errors.

    I am disappointed with the coverage of the commemorative coins. The historical write-ups are all gone. All that's left is pictures....

    Jun 29, 2026 at 3:48 PM
  5. johnmilton attached a file to the thread A great offer from the US Mint!.

    The coin below, a 1799 $10 gold piece and this golden mint offering have simlar prices/values. Which one would you rather have? The gold...

    1799 Eagle All.jpg Jun 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
  6. johnmilton liked Clawcoins's post in the thread A great offer from the US Mint!.

    this, the 1/2 ounce gold and the 1/2 oz silver is just ludricous prices.

    Jun 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM
  7. johnmilton replied to the thread A great offer from the US Mint!.

    Sadly the U.S. Mint has become a greedy coin dealer which the power to strike official U.S. Government items. They can now throw their...

    Jun 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  8. johnmilton replied to the thread GTG - 1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter.

    VF-30 I don't see any problems. For me VF-35 means that there is a debate as to whether or not the coin is an EF-40. If it barely...

    Jun 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
  9. johnmilton replied to the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

    I put those together when I was a dealer. The Indiana Primitives have always been elusive and relatively expensive. but the others are...

    Jun 29, 2026 at 7:03 AM
  10. johnmilton liked Sallent's post in the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

    I love them all. Fantastic collection.

    Jun 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
  11. johnmilton replied to the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

    Yes, I noted that yesterday. I mostly gave up after “the electric dog chased his tail for too long.”

    Jun 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
  12. johnmilton liked Tall Paul's post in the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

    Here is my contribution. Fuld240/337a MS-65 BN [IMG]

    Jun 29, 2026 at 6:59 AM
  13. johnmilton liked Tall Paul's post in the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

    Here is my contribution. Fuld240/337a MS-65 BN [IMG]

    Jun 29, 2026 at 6:59 AM
  14. johnmilton liked longarm's post in the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

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    token.jpg Jun 29, 2026 at 6:58 AM
  15. johnmilton attached a file to the thread NGC MS-64 Our Little Monitor Civil War token..

    Here is a run of Monitor Civil War Token varieties. [ATTACH] This is an "Indiana Primitive." Henry Higgins, who was optometrist,...

    237 423 Mon All.jpg 238 402 b Mon All.jpg 238 405 Mon IP All.jpg 239 422 Mon All.jpg 240 337 Mon All.jpg 241 336 Mon All.jpg Jun 27, 2026 at 2:09 PM