Author |
Replies: 19 / Views: 1,294 |
Page 2 of 2
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
10680 Posts |
I've some cross one or two sample slabs. Fun to evaluate.
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1128 Posts |
 , welcome to the Community.
|
Bedrock of the Community

United States
75215 Posts |
 to the CCF!
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
20732 Posts |
 Keep it as is.
just carl
|
New Member
United States
4 Posts |
I understand now. Thank you for the answers. The coin is in beautiful condition but not graded. I'm going to run home real quick and take a picture and post it. Would it make sense to send it off to have it graded or is this one of those instances that keeping it in the sample slab is better for the protection of the coin and how unique it is? I literally searched for hours and only found 1 other coin that was like the one I have. Give me about 20 minutes and I'll have a picture up so you can see what I see.
|
New Member
United States
4 Posts |
Should I leave it just the way it is? 
|
Pillar of the Community

United States
9242 Posts |
I suggest leaving it as-is.
There are actually collectors of the various sample slabs and the few I had at one time I sold on eBay for about $15 each - and that is more than that 1943-S cent would be worth.
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time.
|
Pillar of the Community

United States
9242 Posts |
Yours appears to be a relatively recent PCGS sample slab. The ones I had were earlier versions, here is one of them for comparison: 
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time.
|
Pillar of the Community

United States
3779 Posts |
I feel that the appeal of this coin is that it's in a Sample Slab. For a 1943-S cent to warrant certification it would need to be at least an MS-67. It's hard to tell the grade from this image but I would guess that it's not up to that level.
The 'No Grade Code' of 80 would appear to be used for Sample Slabs.
I'd keep it as is. If you want or need a graded example you can find them without much effort. They sell for $100 or less for a Mint State 67 example.
Nice coin in an interesting slab! Thanks for posting!
ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637  Clothes Dryers are the Coin's natural enemy. NEVER store your coin collection in a dryer. This has been a Yokozuna Public Service Announcement. dryer coin
|
New Member
United States
4 Posts |
Thank you everyone for your info. I really appreciate your help telling me what I have.
|
Moderator

United States
120816 Posts |
 to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. 
|
Bedrock of the Community

United States
75215 Posts |
I'd leave it alone for sure.
|
Bedrock of the Community

United States
14100 Posts |
 I didn't even know that PCGS put out 'sample' slabs..
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
18470 Posts |
A common coin in mint state - which yours appears to be. I agree with the others. It's worth more in the sample slab than out. PCGS certainly is not going to put very high grade coins in those slabs, generally 65 at best. So the value is in the collector interest in the slab itself.
Lincoln Cent Lover!
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1180 Posts |
I'm guessing someone would pay at least $100 for that on eBay
|
Page 2 of 2
|
Replies: 19 / Views: 1,294 |
|