johnmilton's Recent Activity
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johnmilton replied to the thread 1900 One Cent.
The Internet says it’s worth from $2 to $25. I am in the $2 camp. That’s retail. A dealer won’t pay you that.
Aug 20, 2026 at 10:23 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1944 25c NGC MS67 - correctly graded?.
Except when it comes time to pay for it. Coinfacts says an MS-66 is worth $50. An MS-67 lists for $275. An MS-65, which what I grade it,...
Aug 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1944 25c NGC MS67 - correctly graded?.
MS-67 means you have to hunt to find the problems. This one has an obvious mark on Washington's jaw, a scratch in the field and numerous...
Aug 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Please Grade This 1862 Trime.
MS-63 with a shot at MS-64.
Aug 20, 2026 at 3:12 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Lordmarcovan: where I stand with a US Basic Design Type Set (19th + 20th C.).
The 1836 Gobrecht Dollar with “coin turn” and eagle flying “onward and upward” is generally considered to be a regular issue. The...
Aug 19, 2026 at 9:33 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Lordmarcovan: where I stand with a US Basic Design Type Set (19th + 20th C.).
I have a 1913 Proof set from the cent to half dollar. I put together a 1795 year set from the half cent to the $10 gold piece. The...
Aug 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 1776-2026 Peace Dollar Reverse Proof.
The mint is a monopoly which is now charging monopoly prices. I paid their price for 2026 silver Proof set, but that’s it. No more...
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM -
johnmilton liked SensibleSal66's post in the thread 1776-2026 Peace Dollar Reverse Proof.
They look too much for me. I like older coins. The history is what interests me. ;) I do like the reverse proof 2017 Kennedy Half...
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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johnmilton liked kountryken's post in the thread Which would you keep for a type set....
@johnmilton absolutely beautiful!
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:22 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Another cautionary thread about fake Morgan slabs.
Yes, it’s an obvious counterfeit coin and slab which now been sold. :mad:
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread Lordmarcovan: where I stand with a US Basic Design Type Set (19th + 20th C.).
@russell1256, you must have missed the “X” for the “Draped Bust half dime, small eagle.” That type is harder to find than the other two.
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:18 AM -
johnmilton liked Barney McRae's post in the thread Ever fed the sharks in a bidding war?.
Lightning does strike sometimes on common Morgans that just happen to be conditionally rare especially.....it used to happen a lot on...
Aug 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM -
johnmilton liked mark_h's post in the thread Which would you keep for a type set....
Love those two. I agree about dealers - they should definitely know that one.
Aug 18, 2026 at 4:25 PM -
johnmilton attached a file to the thread Which would you keep for a type set....
Here are the two I have. I cherry picked a Small Motto in EF from a dealer when I was dealer. Yea, I know, you are supposed to tell...
Aug 18, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Ever fed the sharks in a bidding war?.
There's one thing about Morgan Dollars. Unless some super rare VAM variety, there is not such thing as "I'll never see than one again."...
Aug 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
