Freedom! NGC Graded 1909-S Indian Head Cent Is Ready For My Dansco!

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jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:08 pm I purchased this 1909-S IHC from jerryc39 late last month. I waited a while to break her open. Sure, I had some hesitation, but the real cause for delay was that I was not sure the exact method I would use. I also wanted to document the procedure with a couple of photos. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:12 pm I decided to try the delicate approach, as opposed to something quicker using a power tool. I wrapped the slab with some paper towels to capture any shrapnel. I did this at the kitchen counter over another towel and paper towel. My tool of choice was using a C-clamp to apply pressure... Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:14 pm I torqued the clamp until I heard a cracking sound. I removed the clamp, unwrapped the slab, inspected, re-wrapped, move clamp to a new location or orientation. Rinse and repeat as the kids used to say. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:15 pm Eventually there was enough breakage to open up the slab. In case you were wondering how many cycles it took, the answer is six. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:16 pm In this case, she opened up like a book. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:18 pm And here we have my raw 1909-S IHC ready for my Dansco album. The photos look much better now that the slab glare and "prong shadows" have been eliminated. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
fredcdobbs Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:45 pm I always like a good break out, I have rescued several of my US Large Cents from " slabulation " Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 4:48 pm Excellent! This is my first breakout. Might not be the last. I have five "key" holes remaining in various Dansco albums... Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 5:14 pm Looks like a woody! Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1489 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 5:22 pm Thanks for sharing the step-by-step process. I think many folks wouldn't be so patient! Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 5:28 pm I'm still a confirmed "slab lover". It makes it so much easier on my wife when it comes to converting it to cash. Of course that won't happen until I'm no longer functioning. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5185 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 6:30 pm Hmm, that "Clamp Method" seems easier than cracking slabs with a metal cutter. Report this Post to the Staff
CoffeeTime Valued Member United States 94 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 6:48 pm Thanks for sharing the process you used. I'll be doing that in the near future. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15437 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 6:58 pm Well done indeed jbuck. Here is my 10 year old topic on an alternate method - if you have the proper woodworking tools. http://goccf.com/t/96248 edit for spllgening Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Edited by nickelsearcher 09/27/2022 7:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34413 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 7:02 pm Always nice to see a coin freed from being entombed! Hope you are gonna save the label though. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/27/2022 7:16 pm Haven't been a hole-filler for 30 years. so I wouldn't crack for that reason. But if you need to "save the label", you're not really liberated. Report this Post to the Staff
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