How Do I Crack The Slab On This Franklin Half?

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TonysPics Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted 08/12/2009 3:37 pm I found a TruGrade slab that's been lying around our shop for years (somebody must have sold it to us at some point), and as everyone knows, TruGrade is not a reputable TPG. It contains a 1959 Franklin half that TruGrade claimed is MS65 FBL, but it's actually an MS64 FBL, which means it's worth about $100 LESS than the TruGrade value. I need to crack the slab so that we can sell this as the MS64 FBL that it is. What is the best way to crack open a slab? Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 08/12/2009 4:30 pm I have never had a slabbed coin, so I have no experience breaking one out. And beleive me, I would break one out to fill a Dansco hole if I had to! Here are some previous discussions on cracking slabs that might help you: https://goccf.com/t/42217 https://goccf.com/t/27664 https://goccf.com/t/20759 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
steve199 Pillar of the Community United States 1882 Posts	Posted 08/12/2009 4:55 pm Since I have a band saw, that would be my first choice. Report this Post to the Staff
mrwisker Pillar of the Community United States 581 Posts	Posted 08/12/2009 5:38 pm maybe something like this will help Report this Post to the Staff
TonysPics Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted 08/12/2009 7:00 pm I used scissors to pry it apart. I'll take some photos when I get a chance. Report this Post to the Staff
crain300 Valued Member United States 204 Posts	Posted 08/12/2009 7:41 pm i would try to go near the seams myself Report this Post to the Staff
Gothic Florin Pillar of the Community United States 2541 Posts	Posted 08/12/2009 11:53 pm My suggestions: woodchipper snowblower lead smelting furnace Report this Post to the Staff
Chump_Change Pillar of the Community United States 618 Posts	Posted 08/13/2009 12:29 am Here is a video of how to crack out a PCGS slab. Just thgout I woudl pass this on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf6nyVmuHvg Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 08/13/2009 09:03 am My implement of choice: My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
yotie Pillar of the Community United States 3077 Posts	Posted 08/13/2009 09:09 am cool link who would have known bolt cutters are a numismatic tool Report this Post to the Staff
crain300 Valued Member United States 204 Posts	Posted 08/13/2009 10:55 am chump change the you tube video was nice the guy looks as he had mastered the art of coin liberating Report this Post to the Staff
mrwisker Pillar of the Community United States 581 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 12:43 am How about one of these I know...I'm not helping...much Edited by mrwisker 08/14/2009 12:44 am Report this Post to the Staff
TonysPics Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 01:19 am You guys are hilarious, but the slab has been cracked and the coin is free. Report this Post to the Staff
mrwisker Pillar of the Community United States 581 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 09:44 am Woo-Hoo I couldn't resist Report this Post to the Staff
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