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Pillar of the Community
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If you have a vise you can put it in length ways and slowly tighten until the slab pops.It usually cracks perfectly around the outside edges.
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Pillar of the Community
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A dremel tool will work the best. Just cut the edges of the slab and take it apart
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Rest in Peace
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Should I experiment with a cheaper slabbed coin first?
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes, experiment. If it makes you feel more comfortable, do it.
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I took a SLQ out of a PCI slab by putting it in a vice, and SLOWLY twisting until you hear the first crack, then keep going (start at very top of slab) and then, you can take the coin out (I wear cotton gloves). That's how I took mine out.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Rest in Peace
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Got it out, used tissues and paper towels as cushions when I dropped it out, then put it in a small slip. Will take pictures soon.
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Rest in Peace
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5375 Posts |
I practiced on a slabbed coin I bought for 12.50 from the dealership today.
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Rest in Peace
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And here are some new pictures, taken in full light! (the faint line across Image:  outofslab5.jpg91.55 KB the obverse is from the coinflip) |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A dremel tool will work the best. Just cut the edges of the slab and take it apart
I strongly suggest you do the above. Do not try those other methods unless you don't value your eyes. Breaking a slab open can create flying pieces of plastic that can do lots of damage. If you don't have a dremel type tool, you can use a saber saw or even a hack saw. Cut off all edges if possible and then it will just fall apart. NO FLYING STUFF. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I pop em in a vice. No need to tighten to the point of disintegration, just enough to break the seam. Be sure to have a soft padded area in the event the coin falls. I've not had this happen though. ( I learned this method here! )
I agree with carl, wear safety goggles.
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I shielded my eyes but didn't realize how bad this could be, next time I'm definitely going to wear goggles at least.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Not just safety glasses are enough. One flying piece with sharp edges into that artery in your neck will make a reddish fountain for a while.
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Nice job shadowcreator. I would suggest PCGS or NGC. You will get more $$ when you are ready to sell.
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I already sent it in to NGC via my local dealer (<---that didnt come out how it was supposed to). He's waiting for others to submit so he can send them in together. 53 bucks including insured shipping to $1000 both ways. He said he didn't think it would make 63 but if it even makes 62 that will at least pay for the cost of the cert.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just broke my first slab
went with the vice method and it worked great.
Slab cracked along the edges, used a screwdriver to pop open the side which didn't crack.
Then put the coin in my album, placed the NGC info card on the back of the album just in case I decide to upgrade the coin at some point... Might make it a little easier to sell.
Sweet!!
It was an NGC slab for
1982 NO P 10C
MS64
1993427-006
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