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johnmilton liked -jeffB's post in the thread My newest coin, 1937 Antietam Commemorative.
@johnmilton, I understand if your modesty prohibits it, but it won't stop me from linking your excellent post from six years ago on this...
May 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread Nice common IHC - 1881.
I put together a set of Indian cents for my one a year cent set. I wanted to get all of the dates I didn't have in EF, without waiting...
May 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread My newest coin, 1937 Antietam Commemorative.
There is good news and bad news about this coin if you are looking to buy one. the good news was that they were issued at a time in the...
May 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Daniel Carr Draped Bust Ike's w/ Dual Dates Arrived Today! ッ.
i suppose the the words "Out of stock" means that he won't make any more? I like his work better than the mint's overpriced stuff in...
May 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread My newest coin, 1937 Antietam Commemorative.
Welcome back! It's good to hear from you again. I think that I would have left that Antietam coin alone. Collectors are competely...
May 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Rim Damage.
Yes, one does expect to see more problems on a low grade coin. This piece would be okay for an album coin. If it were a 1901-S quarter...
May 2, 2026 at 10:58 AM -
johnmilton liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread Rim Damage.
I'd say, bad enough. Enough for Rigga-Ding-Dong-Song [MEDIA]
May 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 2026 coinage.
I remember 1975-6. The Bicentennial coins were easy to get however you wanted them, from circulation, clad Proof sets and 40% silver...
May 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM -
johnmilton liked -jeffB's post in the thread Semiquincentennial Quarters.
Ding ding ding. This is what the beginning of the end of circulating coinage looks like. :(
May 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Questions on "luster" . . . ..
I am not a fan of Reverse Proof coins. I find them unattractive. I have only one in my entire collection. It is a dime that was included...
May 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM -
johnmilton liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread Questions on "luster" . . . ..
No. The die itself is laser etched.
May 1, 2026 at 9:52 AM -
johnmilton liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread Questions on "luster" . . . ..
Partially correct. Luster is, first and foremost, created by the metal of the coin flowing into the recesses of the dies. That is why...
May 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM -
johnmilton liked Hiddendragon's post in the thread I Bought a Cuba Gold Coin! (ツ).
eBay doesn't allow any Cuban coins because they claim they are embargoed. It doesn't make sense but they're covering their butt. You...
May 1, 2026 at 7:04 AM
