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  1. johnmilton liked numist's post in the thread Is this Morgan genuine?.

    Upon first glance it screams 'fake' to me. There are several things about the obverse that give me pause. The CC on the rev looks off...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 9:46 PM

  2. johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread Is this Morgan genuine?.

    It looks fake to me. If not, it's been worked on.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 9:46 PM

  3. johnmilton liked ewomack's post in the thread A look at the Semi Quincentennial silver Proof set.

    Yes. Like the 19th century half cents, all change today exists only to make change. None of it really has any purchasing power on its...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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:...

    1.jpg 2.jpg Jun 20, 2026 at 10:54 AM

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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...

    IMG_1410.jpeg IMG_1409.jpeg Jun 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM

  13. 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...

    1852 Cent All.jpg 1802 Large Cent All.jpg Jun 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM

  14. 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]

    Encased Ayers All.jpg Jun 18, 2026
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