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johnmilton liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Possible 1906 impaired proof cent? If so worth grading?.
I think it's not quite sharp enough to be a proof. Especially the stems connected to the acorns in the wreath. Business strike:...
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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johnmilton replied to the thread Missing from the Red Book?.
With all the modern junk that mint is issuing these days, they might have to go to two volumes. The British had to do it years ago....
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM -
johnmilton liked ldhair's post in the thread Missing from the Red Book?.
I think they should have kept it in the book. Pretty handy for folks joining the hobby. I'm sure Whitman is having to make some tough...
Jun 20, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread My Wife Just Gave Me This.
I would rather have that then the thing the mint is selling for $19 K. It's nice looking piece.
Jun 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM -
johnmilton liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread My Wife Just Gave Me This.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] It’s a token she picked up at UPS. They only had 2 designs and she got the other one for her grandson’s upcoming...
Jun 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread Earlier Copper Cents RD.
For me it's something avoid unless it's a very modern item. I got burned years ago on a so-called "Red" large cent from the 1850s. It...
Jun 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread It's "Wishy Washy Washington Wednesday!". Post yours as well....
Well, it's almost like money. A piece of encased postage. The Ayers pieces are the most common. [ATTACH]
Jun 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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johnmilton attached a file to the thread It's "Wishy Washy Washington Wednesday!". Post yours as well....
This Washington Before Boston medal was strike by the same die pair which was used to strike the gold medal that was awarded to...
Jun 18, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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johnmilton liked KBBPLL's post in the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.
These are for the “my yacht is bigger than your yacht” type people.
Jun 18, 2026 at 6:33 AM -
johnmilton liked calcol's post in the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.
They're not palm trees. They're giant dandelion seed heads. Mike
Jun 18, 2026 at 6:33 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.
People have that much money are smart enough to stay away. You don’t get rich by buying stupid.
Jun 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM -
johnmilton liked LakeEffect's post in the thread 2026 silver proof set experience.
Received my set yesterday. A cursory look shows the coins are all problem free, aside from the price tag. The choice of zinc is a...
Jun 17, 2026 at 12:49 PM -
johnmilton replied to the thread What's up with this 1851 Braided Hair Large Cent?.
If it is genuine, which the reverse convinces me it is, it’s a very late die stat. The dies are “very tired” with probably a dose of...
Jun 17, 2026 at 7:31 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread $19,600 for a 1 oz coin? Are they crazy???.
The Mint Director is too big for his britches. First these are medals, not coins, which limits the demand for them. Second the prices...
Jun 17, 2026 at 7:09 AM -
johnmilton replied to the thread 2026 silver proof set experience.
I bought one set for my collection. The nickel has some very minor marks above the duel dates. I guess that makes it a PR-68. I see no...
Jun 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM
