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  1. johnmilton replied to the thread When the sky is the limit for type set album.

    Why are gold coins white? I could fill your album, but not with coins in Gem BU.

    Jan 29, 2026 at 8:45 PM

  2. johnmilton replied to the thread Some Eye Candy - 1992 Olympic $5.00 Gold Coin.

    Yes, the coin is attractive, but it’s only worth melt or less.

    Jan 29, 2026 at 8:42 PM

  3. johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    1864 Small Motto. I believe that this struck with a pattern die that was used to make circulating coins. Believe it or not, I actually...

    1864 Two Cent Lg Motto W.jpg 1864 Two Cent Sm Motto W.jpg Jan 29, 2026 at 4:51 PM

  4. johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    Here is one in Deep Cameo Proof. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    1995 Cent O.JPG 1995 Cent R.JPG Jan 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM

  5. johnmilton replied to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    When I was young, the government dumped them into the ocean. I don’t think that there was an environmental impact study before that was...

    Jan 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM

  6. johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    Here is my 1943 steel cent for type. It is a PCGS MS-66. I bought it over 25 years ago for $25 from one of my wholesale sources. I...

    1943 War Cent All.jpg Jan 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM

  7. johnmilton attached a file to the thread A Group of Middle Date Coronet Large Cents..

    I have a date set which ranges from VF-20 to MS-66. I wanted a nice date set without "extreme heavy lifting" price wise. The best, an...

    1817 Cent All.jpg 1823 Large Cent All.jpg Jan 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM

  8. johnmilton liked Eduard's post in the thread A Group of Middle Date Coronet Large Cents..

    When it comes to coppers, I tend to focus on the early dates 1793-1814. However, those being so expensive, specially if pre 1800. I...

    Middle Dates - Coronet cent group - OBV1 - April 2 2025 - 1.jpeg Middle Dates - Coronet cent group - REV - April 2 2025 - 1.jpeg Coronet cent group - OBV - 1823 cents - April 2 2025 - 1.jpeg Jan 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM

  9. johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    Here is a 1909 Matte Proof Lincoln Cent. The grade is Matte Proof-66, R&B. [ATTACH] I would love to the 1909-VDB in Matte Proof, but...

    1909 Matte Proof Cent W.jpg Jan 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM

  10. johnmilton replied to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    I know. I did a hang fire on that post yesterday. I entered it, but failed to hit “Post Reply.” I do that now and then. Rather junking...

    Jan 25, 2026 at 1:24 PM

  11. johnmilton attached a file to the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    [ATTACH] I figured that I should have one Mint State piece in my Indian Cent

    1899 Cent All.jpg Jan 25, 2026 at 1:04 PM

  12. johnmilton liked CoinCorgi's post in the thread The Collaborative "Virtual 7070" Type Set Project.

    1867 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    1867 obv.jpg 1867 rev.jpg Jan 25, 2026 at 6:55 AM

  13. johnmilton liked messydesk's post in the thread Coin grading services.

    While a key date and expensive, they're frequently enough available that you should be able to be selective in your purchase. Don't buy...

    Jan 25, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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