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  1. johnmilton replied to the thread Let's see your newest acquisitions!.

    Just to follow up on precessed red copper. Years ago I saw two "Proof Indian Cents" which were in a PCGS holder which were in the...

    Sep 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM

  2. johnmilton attached a file to the thread Let's see your newest acquisitions!.

    @Publius2, the Virginia half penny in my collection is quite similar. I bought this one raw about 40 years ago and had it slabbed circa...

    Virginia Half Penny All.jpg Sep 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM

  3. johnmilton replied to the thread Starting a short set of Indian cents.

    If you ever get an eye and an appreciation for originality, you might regret those choices. There is something be said for originality,...

    Sep 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM

  4. johnmilton replied to the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.

    I sold a several thousand Civil War tokens when was a dealer. I used to have at least three or four pieces in inventory at every show.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM

  5. johnmilton liked samclemens3991's post in the thread Starting a short set of Indian cents.

    @johnmilton . what a beautiful coin. Congrats. James PS I hope someday it will be easier to capture the mirrors on a coin like this.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM

  6. johnmilton replied to the thread GTG-1829 Half Dime.

    When you are a type collector who is looking for the best image of a design that you can buy at a reasonable price, early die states are...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM

  7. johnmilton liked Publius2's post in the thread GTG-1829 Half Dime.

    I applaud you all for your conservative grading ethos. Nevertheless, this coin graded MS-64 CAC. It's not so lonely out on that limb...

    Slab Obv.jpg Sep 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM

  8. johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1814 E/A Bust Half.

    I'd say VF-30 strictly on the obverse. The reverse is a weak strike issue, but it would make it a bear to sell unless it's an Overton...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM

  9. johnmilton attached a file to the thread GTG-1829 Half Dime.

    I voted MS-63, no CAC. Sorry, the fly specks would make it a pass for me. It could also be an MS-62 because of the specks. I would say...

    1833 Half Dime All.jpg 1834 Half Dime All.jpg Sep 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM

  10. johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread GTG-1829 Half Dime.

    I went with 63 and no CAC

    Sep 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM

  11. johnmilton attached a file to the thread Starting a short set of Indian cents.

    I built an set of Indian Cents when I was in high school and the early years of college. I had something like $1,200 in it and only got...

    1897 Cent All.jpg Sep 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM

  12. johnmilton liked Kasia's post in the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.

    It shouldn't be an advertising token but 1882 was the 50th anniversary and there was a 50 year commemorative medal struck by his heirs...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 11:59 AM

  13. johnmilton attached a file to the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.

    Here is an example of the John Mathews Civil War token. I only had one of these pieces for sale when I was dealer. Believe it or not, it...

    NY 630 AU-1a All.jpg Sep 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM

  14. johnmilton replied to the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.

    The sharpness is AU, but the significant rim issues knock it down the VF range for a new grade. I wrote an article about Mathews for...

    Sep 7, 2026 at 9:58 PM

  15. johnmilton liked fretboard's post in the thread GTG a Oversized 1882 John Matthews Soda Water Token!.

    Yeah it's an amazing piece and this John Matthews guy lived a famous life as the soda fountain king, here's another token and some pics...

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