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Pillar of the Community
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 That appears to be a nice IHC to start your collection. CCF is a great resource as there are many experts here who can assist with questions you might have. I have learned a great deal in my time here. |
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Pillar of the Community
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It is certainly OK to remove the coin for placement in an album.
My advice: no matter what tool you use to remove the staples
be sure to work from the center out. That way, if your hand slips
the point of the tool will not gouge the coin.
(THAT happens way too often)
As often as I have done this I take my time.
I like to first pry the two 'points' away from the cardboard. Then I slip
the tool (staple remover, knife tip) under the long portion of the staple
and pry AWAY from the coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Here's an alternate method to removing a coin from a 2x2--and your coin doesn't get near the staples.
Take a wooden toothpick or anything pointed but not too hard so you can't damage the coin.
Poke a series of holes in the mylar between the coin and the cardboard.
Then, firmly press the coin on one side and it breaks free from the clear window.
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Pillar of the Community
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DVCollector,
That's a good idea.
I would do this over a towel or other soft surface.
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Pillar of the Community
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I just use my thumbnail to move the coin away from one edge, then along the now separated area between the coin and cardboard, I slice with a razor knife or X-acto blade, just a little then you can easily push from the other side to break the coin out.
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Nice start! This is a fun series.
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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3283 Posts |
How come there are these smart newbies getting nice coins the first time around.  I had to buy 3 1859's to get one that nice; Initial> upgrade> upgrade  Nice job RandyWC |
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Valued Member
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Funny thats the type I still need for my 7070 been eying a VF for $45 but always pass it up for other coins.
Great way to start :)
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice IHC. Nothing better the a full book of copper indians. Good Luck |
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Pillar of the Community
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I like it! Looks like an XF to me
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice IHC! Welcome to the addiction. |
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