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New Member
United States
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I'm trying to complete a Dansco 7099 Large Cent album, so I don't usually buy slabbed coins. I can't afford them, mostly. But I recently got an 1811 large cent slabbed and graded by NGC. The bar code numbers check out on their website. Like most of my large cents, this one is not high grade, and is graded "damaged". Should I cut it out of the holder to fill the hole in the album?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If its for your collection, I would say sure.
If its low grade, I would say sure
Now it was an "investment" or High grade, I would warn against it.
I usually buy slabbed coins with the intent of 'cracking' them out.
Good luck on that album. its a monster to complete.
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Valued Member
United States
266 Posts |
 If it is for your set, and you would rather see it filling the hole, then I would say go for it. I am a big proponent for "cracking" slabs for my albums.  And welcome to the community. |
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New Member
 United States
18 Posts |
"Good luck on that album. its a monster to complete."
I have little expectation of ever completing it; the missing coins, even in low grade, are mostly all over $100. I have added a few replicas and replaced a few of the replicas(the 1811 is real). I still struggle with identification on the varieties for some years. And the value of error coins is just odd.
It is the story behind the coin that grabs my interest: The draped bust with two holes - someone likely needed a button for their greatcoat. The 1842 with the small round depression that just fits a miniball. The 1856 I was out bid on that someone had scratched "No Wa(r?). The are was nearly worn away.
Got any more like that for sale? PM me.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
I only keep a coin in a slab if I intend to sell it. Set it free!
Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Valued Member
United States
489 Posts |
Usually crack them unless I plan to sell later.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
if you click the dansco7070 link in my signature and scroll all the down to the last page you will see I am a big advocate of busting slabs to place coins in an album, so I say go for it
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Pillar of the Community
United States
609 Posts |
@cyberfish2
I love the "character" of old large cents, too.
Do you have a referance book for the varieties? I use Penny Whimsy by Sheldon. But there is also a two volume set by Noyes thats newer and covers 1793-1839. The Noyes books are kinda expensive though, a new set will run you about $250.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3402 Posts |
Set me free.................. coppers shouldn't be in slabs!!
And the coin said unto thee..."Touch me,hold me fondle me"
Not really but it sounds good.
KK
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
to the Forum! You will find many friends of Large Cents here! And like you we all appreciate the history behind our coins.  Post some pictures of yours when you get a chance!  |
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New Member
United States
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"Set me free.................. coppers shouldn't be in slabs!"
And so I will, Kopper Ken. I'll unslab(?) my 1908-S Indian head, as well.
When I started this penny collection some 60 years ago, I wanted to get one from every year, 1793 to 2011. Not all mint marks, or varieties, just a readable date from each year. As of now, I'm just fifteen cents short, all of them from 1793-1813.
In the process, I've bought books, got interested in history, met a lot of fellow collectors, and spent more money and time on my hobby than my wife is happy about, I'm sure. ("I got it on SALE" only works occasionally, if you're a guy.)
Anyway, thanks for all the help, and good advice..
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I collect coins, not plastic. Take that coin out and discard the plastic. |
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