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  1. johnmilton replied to the thread U.S. Mint QC.

    Given the high prices, the mint is charging, their quality control should be top notch. This shows it isn't.

    Jun 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM

  2. johnmilton attached a file to the thread It's "Thinking Lincoln Thursday!". Post yours as well..

    Here is one of the early images of Lincoln on a presidential campaign token. This image from the the Childs Company in Chicago....

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  3. johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread It's "Thinking Lincoln Thursday!". Post yours as well..

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  4. johnmilton replied to the thread Crystal River coin show thoughts..

    The price of the 2026-S silver Proof sets might be too high eventually. Remember I’ve been a collector for over 65 years, and I have...

    Jun 26, 2026 at 6:38 AM

  5. johnmilton replied to the thread Crystal River coin show thoughts..

    I attended the Lakeland show today. Yes, people are not happy with the price of silver. The 2026 coins are still hot. One dealer was...

    Jun 25, 2026 at 5:43 PM

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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
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