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Pertinax Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2135 Posts	Posted 05/15/2015 8:36 pm Some years ago, I bought a small collection mainly for the tokens and medallions in it. There were a lot of US coins in hard translucent grey plastic cases like these: There's no manufacturer name, serial number or country stamped on the cases, and they appear at first glance to be sealed. The coins aren't graded and many of the cases have surface scratches. Some scratches are on the edge of the case, others are over the coin, however I can't tell whether the scratches are on the coin or on the case. I'd like to open the case to grade the coin accurately. Do you recognise this type of case ? How can I do this, please ? Is it possible to do so without damaging the case ? I appreciate that the examples I've shown aren't worth much, but there are other much more valuable coins in some of the cases. Report this Post to the Staff

jdmern Pillar of the Community United States 1949 Posts	Posted 05/15/2015 8:43 pm There should be a small seam that you can pry open with your fingernails, if not try a flat head screwdriver Boardwalk Numismatics http://stores.ebay.com/jdmern/ https://boardwalknumismatics.com Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9796 Posts	Posted 05/16/2015 06:12 am Check the corners, one or two of them should have a small gap just for prying them apart. Case is very similar to ones sold by Whitman in the 80's and 90's. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
Pertinax Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2135 Posts	Posted 05/16/2015 11:29 am Thanks very much, both of you. I hadn't noticed the corner gap and the screwdriver worked a treat. Report this Post to the Staff
Strach-Man Valued Member Canada 491 Posts	Posted 05/18/2015 08:42 am I wrap the case in a towel and use my vise to break the seal on the case and listen for the snapping sound. I check after each snap to see if I can pry it open, just take your time check often. Never damage a coin yet. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189969 Posts	Posted 05/18/2015 09:28 am No need to use a vise on these type holders. However, that is a good option for typical TPG slabs. 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
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