NGC Sample Slabs

NGC Sample Slab 1

Green label with sample above FA 00 NGC. The green label variety is harder to find than the following NGC sample slab 2 with a brown label.

NGC Sample Slab 1.1

This sample along with NGC sample slab 1.2 has a proof dime inside. NGC sample slab 1.1 has a 199999-000 serial number and the NGC sample slab 1.2 has a 204782-000 serial number. Both are slabbed PF-65 and choice for the grade.

NGC Sample Slab 1.2

Both this sample and NGC sample slab 1.1 have a clear sticker towards the bottom which says Oak Tree 1-800-367-4727 followed by several state abreviations. Probably a major dealer passed them out to clients.

NGC Sample Slab 1.3

The serial number begins with 145 instead of 199.

NGC Sample Slab 1.4

NGC is removed from after FA 00

NGC Sample Slab 1.5

There are several brown label kinds known, but only this type with the green label. The coin is graded with NGC following after the grade. The serial number is 199998, very similiar to the Peace and Morgan dollar samples. The main difference is the 8at the end of the number and not a 9. This slab is the first one known of its type but is serial #009 may mean there are at least 8 others.

NGC Sample Slab 1.6

The next few samples came from a dealer hoard. The dealer was from New Jersey and had several hundred of the fat boy samples in Proof and mint state. The serial numbers are either different or the label is green with the same number sequence as the later brown labels. This sample has the same label placement and serial number as NGC sample slab 2 but has the green color label meaning it came before NGC sample slab 2.

NGC Sample Slab 1.7

NGC follows after the grade.

NGC Sample Slab 1.8

NGC is removed.

NGC Sample Slab 1.9

Very similar to NGC sample slab 6.1, but with a green label. It has the same submission number which is interesting and this type deserves more research. NGC either used the same numbers for different batches of coins, or the label color quality fluctuated that much which is doubtful.

NGC Sample Slab 2

Brown label with the same lettering and wording as NGC sample slab 1.

NGC Sample Slab 2.1

The difference in this label is the lack of NGC after FA 00. What makes this particular slab cool is the original sticker from a dealer who gave these out to customers back in the early 90's. It is not required to have the sticker to qualify as NGC sample slab 2.1, but does make the slab more sought after.

NGC Sample Slab 2.2

A different beginning serial number means this sample was made in a seperate batch of samples than the two above ones.

NGC Sample Slab 2.3

Serial #145534 with a 1963-D Roosevelt Dime inside.

NGC Sample Slab 2.4

Same serial number as NGC sample slab 2.3 but this type has NGC removed after the FA 00. The date is also different on this coin compared to NGC sample slab 2.3.

NGC Sample Slab 2.5

This sample has the same serial number, 199999, and label layout out as the Morgan and Peace dollar sample slabs, but this type has a Roosevelt dime inside.

NGC Sample Slab 3

Green label slab. This is most likely a dealer sample since the coin is not a cheap item and would have been very costly to give out at one show.

NGC Sample Slab 4

Brown label with the same numbering as NGC sample slab 3. The Peace dollar samples are hard to come by and the few that have appeared on eBay start out at $140 or more and have brought as high as $200 depending upon the slab number.

NGC Sample Slab 4.1

This is a rare slab. Very few have the Morgan dollar inside instead of the Peace dollar. The label is very similiar to NGC sample slab 4 but has 199999 beginning in the serial number. This one is graded MS-60, but like most of the Peace dollar samples is really a nice MS-63 coin today.

NGC Sample Slab 4.2

This sample is just like the above sample but the label has the MS-63 grade and not the standard MS-60. The serial number is from the same batch of samples and the Morgan has the same date and mintmaark.

NGC Sample Slab 5

Similar to NGC sample slabs 3 and 4 since this slab was also a dealer's sample, but was made to catch your eye. It has a 1982 silver commemorative half dollar inside and is a nice example. Dealers did hang onto this kind of sample and some still have their original examples today. The lower the serial number the better, but any serial number will do for a sample slab collection.

NGC Sample Slab 5.1

A proof silver commemorative half dollar is placed inside this sample instead of the mint state example. A few differences from NGC sample slab 5 are a bolder text and NGC being added after the grade.

NGC Sample Slab 5.2

Instead of the brown label like NGC sample slab 5.1, this sample has a light green label. The serial numbers are the same, and it was probably made around the same time period as NGC sample slab 5.1. As you can see modern proof grading has changed and this coin could easily make PF-68UCAM today.

NGC Sample Slab 6

Made during the same time period as NGC sample slabs 5 and 5.1, this sample has a steel cent inside. MS-64 and MS-65 grades are known for both varieties. Text is not bold like NGC sample slab 6.1.

NGC Sample Slab 6.1

Text is bolder than NGC sample slab 6 and NGC is added to after the grade.

NGC Sample Slab 6.2

At the same time the steel cents were made, NGC produced a sample with a war nickel. The font on the label is only known with the lighter writing but there might be fonts similiar to NGC sample slab 6.1 out there with a war nickel in them.

NGC Sample Slab 6.3

The serial number on this scarcer slab is 191578 whereas NGC sample slab 6.4 has 199999. Thats the only difference between the two. If you can find samples like either of these you should pick them up as proof dimes are much harder to find in NGC sample slabs than the normal mint state dimes.

NGC Sample Slab 6.4

Both this sample and NGC sample slab 6.3 are graded PF-65 but today they would grade higher. It would seem NGC was either really tight on the coins during this time period, or more likely just gave them all a minimum grade regardless if they were PR-65 or PR-67.

NGC Sample Slab 6.5

Same label type but with a different serial number.

NGC Sample Slab 6.5.1

Different serial number and also graded PR-65 with NGC added after the grade.

NGC Sample Slab 6.6

This sample has a different serial number also and NGC has been removed after the grade.

NGC Sample Slab 6.7

Same batch number as NGC sample slab 6 and NGC sample slab 6.1, but with a Roosevelt Dime. The grade is below the word sample.

NGC Sample Slab 6.8

1999999 serial number in the same text format as NGC sample slab 6.7.

NGC Sample Slab 7

First type with a barcode on the front of the label. Sample, FA 00, and NGC all appear on the same line and the whole font is in bolder lettering like NGC sample slabs 5.1 and 6.1. The coin is a G-04 Liberty nickel, but NGC designated it as Circ. with the denomination to the right.

NGC Sample Slab 8

This sample is believed to be the first NGC sample slab to feature a world coin. Although it is not graded, it has a mint state 500 Mark coin and is impressive in size, yet cheap enough to pass out at shows.

NGC Sample Slab 8.1

This sample slab has the same type of label as NGC sample slab 8, and also has a world coin inside, although from a different country. It would appear that these samples were given by NGC to attract the world coin collectors and potential submitters.

NGC Sample Slab 8.2

The label is the same as the previous two examples, but this variety has a Swiss copper coin inside. This is serial number 044, meaning there could be at least 43 more.

NGC Sample Slab 8.3

This sample has the light green label and a 199999 serial number which was used on the Morgan and Peace dollar samples of the same time period. The coins in these samples are nice red or red/brown examples and usually grade MS-64 to MS-66.

NGC Sample Slab 9

The label is similar to NGC sample slab 7 with the sample placement of the words and the bolder text. NGC put Roosevelt dimes back into their sample slabs again by the time this one was produced.

NGC Sample Slab 9.1

NGC is removed from after Sample FA 00.

NGC Sample Slab 10

NGC added to the front of the second line instead of the end like NGC sample slab 9.

NGC Sample Slab 11

The slab is now changed to a smaller type and the fat slab is gone. Easily seen with the indent below the label, which was supposed to keep the gasses from the label away from the coin, which was a problem with the earlier slab. Same type of label and coin, but with a smaller slab.

NGC Sample Slab 11.1

Same serial number as NGC sample slab 11, but the date and mintmark are different. NGC might have used several different dates for this same serial numbered sample.

NGC Sample Slab 12

Same type of slab as NGC sample slab 11, but a proof Roosevelt dime is inside. Sample appears on line 2 but no grade or FA 00 is included.

NGC Sample Slab 12.1

This is the same label type as NGC sample slab 14, but with a Proof dime inside. This one is listed under the NGC sample slab 12 since it is from the same time period and has the same type of coin.

NGC Sample Slab 12.2

This sample has the designation Cameo beneath the date. An Ultra Cameo sample also might have been made.

NGC Sample Slab 13

Another dealer sample slab with two types of label variations known. This one has the large hologram across the back of the slab and FA00 is next to the word Sample.

NGC Sample Slab 13.1

This one is very similiar to NGC sample slab 13, with the only difference being FA 00 removed and the word sample placed in the center of the label. The same date and denomination indicates both types were likely produced within a short time of each other.

NGC Sample Slab 13.2

This sample has the addition of NGRin the first line, and it is believed to stand for Not Graded. No one knows how many were made of this type and it wasn't until 02/04 that this variety was found by Jim Moore.

NGC Sample Slab 13.3

This type was actually made before NGC sample slab 13 because the slab has the large hologram and the fat slab (fat boy) type. The label placement is very similiar to NGC sample slab 13 but can easily be told apart because it is missing the seal below the the slab.

NGC Sample Slab 13.4

This sample has the same type of label and slab as NGC sample slab 13.3 but has a smaller, less bold font and the coin is dated 1965. It is unknown how many were made but this is the only sample from all the companies to have a 40% silver half dollar inside.

NGC Sample Slab 13.5

Another 40% silver half dollar sample slab with a 1969 date and a different submission number than NGC sample slab 13.4.

NGC Sample Slab 14

Similar to NGC sample slab 13, but enough changes to get its own number. Sample is moved to the lower left portion of the label and the serial number is moved over to the right. The back of the slab has the smaller, square hologram with the NGC/ANA logo.

NGC Sample Slab 14.1

Prior to the state quarter sample slabs NGC made a sample with the same label placement as NGC sample slab 14, but put a 1998-D quarter inside. The coin is a nice mint state piece.

NGC Sample Slab 14.1.1

This sample has the same date and mint-marked coin as the previous sample, but the serial number on the slab is now 577861.

NGC Sample Slab 14.2

The serial number on this slab is 215303 which is different than NGC sample slab 14.1. It came from a different batch of samples made at a separate time. The coin is also a different mintmark being a P mint instead of a D mint.

NGC Sample Slab 14.3

Another P Mint half dollar with a different serial number, meaning it came from a different batch, but from the same time period.

NGC Sample Slab 14.4

Submission number 209485, with the same type of label placement. This slab is #50 in that submission which means there are at least 49 other ones out there.

NGC Sample Slab 14.5

A Roosevelt dime sample slab with the same type of label placement as NGC sample slabs 14 through 14.4.

NGC Sample Slab 15

NGC made this special label for the 106th ANA convention held in New York City in 1997. It is reddish in color and has a picture of a Lincoln cent across it. No grade or the word sample is on the label but these were given out at the convention.

NGC Sample Slab 16

This is likely the first and earliest Treasure Trivia sample slab. Probably from the 1999 summer convention (ANA) since the coin is a 1999 Pennsylvania quarter. Treasure Trivia is a game for young numismatists by the ANA. One of the prizes for completing the game is a NGC slab with the show pedigree. Usually no more than 500 of them are made and they are cherished by the YN's, which make them very hard to come by.

NGC Sample Slab 16.1

This sample and NGC sample slab 16.2 do not have the show or exact date they were given out at on the label.

NGC Sample Slab 16.2

NGC Sample Slab 16.3

Another YN Treasure Trivia from 1999-2000 period based on the slab type but unsure exactly what show it is from.

NGC Sample Slab 17

2001 ANA Summer convention in Atlanta, GA. Sample appears below Y.N. Treasure Trivia.

NGC Sample Slab 18

NGC Sample Slab 18.1

NGC Sample Slab 19

NGC Sample Slab 19.1

NGC Sample Slab 19.2

NGC Sample Slab 20

The first NGC sample slab with a State Quarter. The state appears where the grade would be and Sample is placed on the bottom left hand side.

NGC Sample Slab 20.1

The same label and quarter as NGC sample slab 20, but the coin is now flipped around with the reverse side up. It seems that this kind is more readily available between the two types.

NGC Sample Slab 20.2

Delawareis not on the label even though it is a Delaware quarter. This type was probably made before NGC sample slab 20 but since it wasn't found till after NGC sample slab 20.1, it will be designated as NGC sample slab 20.2.

NGC Sample Slab 20.3

Very similar to NGC sample slab 20.2 but this type is missing the P mintmark on the label even though the coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. NGC must have done this batch of samples very quickly and forgot to put the mintmark.

NGC Sample Slab 21

2001 GSNA (Georgia State Numismatic Association) sample slab.

NGC Sample Slab 22

Indiana sample slab. The same type of label exists for Illinois and Alabama quarter sample slabs.

NGC Sample Slab 22.1

This sample, and the following next two have the same type of slab label but have different State Quarters, and different serial numbers then NGC sample slab 22.

NGC Sample Slab 22.2

NGC Sample Slab 22.3

NGC Sample Slab 22.4

NGC Sample Slab 22.5

An Alabama quarter with a different serial number then the previous four samples.

NGC Sample Slab 23

A Euro sample slab. The last type of sample produced before the label was changed on July 1, 2003. 50 of these samples were made.

NGC Sample Slab 24

On July 1, 2003 NGC came out with a new label and reverse hologram while still using the same slab mold. The label now has the NGC website on the front and the grade is in bold (Sample in bold on sample slabs). Specimens have been seen that are labeled as a D quarter, but are clearly P mintmarks.

NGC Sample Slab 25

Starting August 18, 2003 NGC once again changed their label after a month and a half. The ngccoin.com website was removed after some people complained about it being tacky. The old Numismatic Guaranty Corporation was put back, but the type font for the grade and other info was kept the same as NGC sample slab 24. These were given out at the Sept, 2003 Long Beach show and either have the latest Missouri quarter inside or the Alabama quarter like NGC sample slab 24.

NGC Sample Slab 26

This sample and NGC sample slab 26.1 were made by NGC as test samples with less than 10 made of each type. NGC was testing other coins instead of the normal State quarters that they do, but decided not to make any available yet for shows. The coin inside is mint state condition. Besides the previous Euro sample, there hasn't been a world coin in a NGC sample slab for years.

NGC Sample Slab 26.1

Same label type as NGC sample slab 26, but with a 1 pence copper coin inside instead of a 2 pence.

NGC Sample Slab 27

This sample was made for the ANA class Coins in The Classroom which was a class taught by the ANA right before the FUN show for middle school teachers. 33 of these samples were made and passed out to the teachers and students to show what a slab is. The pedigree is above the word sample in bold.

NGC Sample Slab 28

This is the exact same label and coin as NGC sample slab 25, but with the newer ANA hologram on the back. The old logo was replaced with the newer star and circle design the ANA adopted in 2003 and in late 2003 the NGC slab changed as well.

NGC Sample Slab 29

This sample was made along with NGC sample slab 30 for the 2004 NGC FUN show lunch. It has a German Euro coin and has the newest hologram on the back.

NGC Sample Slab 30

In 2003 NGC unveiled the large multi-holder slab and it has been extremely popular ever since. This is the first sample of it's kind and has a pedigree to boot! 50 of them were made for the 2004 NGC FUN lunch and have a complete set of 2003 state quarters from the Philadelphia Mint inside. These are bound to be a very popular samples in the future for their size, pedigree and scarcity.

NGC Sample Slab 31

This sample was made for the Central Florida Coin Club Young Numismatists and has the pedigree on the label in a short version to find within the contraints of the slab. 40 of them were made and given out to the YNs during the end of 2003 for exhibits, articles and participation in the club.

NGC Sample Slab 32

This sample was made for the YN giveaways at the 2004 Winter ANA show in Portland, Oregon. 200 of them were made and each has the pedigree to the show and the YN Treasure Trivia.

NGC Sample Slab 33

Ohio State quarter in a Cameo CC pedigree slab.

NGC Sample Slab 33.1

This sample has the new Jefferson nickel with the Peace Medal design reverse. 200 P mint samples, and 200 D mint samples were made by NGC for Cameo CC, a modern coin dealer based in Ohio.

NGC Sample Slab 33.2

Same label type and coin as NGC sample slab 33.1, but the word sample is removed. Some have said the word sample was removed after serial number 56 for some reason, for only the P Mint samples. The D mint samples of this type all have the word sample on them.

NGC Sample Slab 34

35 of these samples were made for the ANA Summer Seminar and has the pedigree 2004 ANA Summer Seminar on the label. These were given out in the Coins in the classroom class. The class was comprised mostly of middle school teachers to teach them how to bring coins into their class discussions and get the kids interested in numismatics.

NGC Sample Slab 34.1

This sample was also made by NGC for the 2004 ANA summer seminar's Collecting Error Coins class. 20 of this type were made, and each one has an off center Lincoln cent with a special flag label. The pedigree to the class is at the top of the label with the date of 6/26-7/02/04 below.

NGC Sample Slab 35

This is the first sample to be made with the newer large hologram on the back of the slab. NGC won the contract for the PNG endorsement in 2004, and in mid July they began using the larger hologram on the back of the slab. It has the pedigree to the Sarasota Coin Club and was passed out by NGC at the July meeting to show the members the new hologram.

NGC Sample Slab 36

This sample was made just like the previous YN samples for the ANA, 2004 Pittsburgh Summer convention for the ANA YN Treasure Trivia hunt. 500 of them were produced and they all have the large hologram on the back of the slab just like NGC sample slab 35.

NGC Sample Slab 36.1

Just like NGC sample slab 27, NGC once again made samples for the ANA Coins in the Classroom group for the 2004 class held in San Diego. This time they used a Wisconsin quarter and produced 40 of these samples to give out to the teachers and staff.

NGC Sample Slab 37

This sample has the large size hologram on the back of the slab like the previous sample. It has the Florida quarter which NGC has tended to use at the last few shows during 2004, probably because their headquarters is based in Florida. The coins in these samples have been of higher quality then usual and average at MS-65 or higher.

NGC Sample Slab 37.1

This sample has a Michigan P quarter inside. There is a large size hologram on the back of the slab. This sample is also known with a Maine quarter using the same serial number.

NGC Sample Slab 38

This sample was made for the 50th anniversary of the FUN (Florida United Numismatists) coin show. The show was held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. NGC made a special sample slab with the clubs orange color, with the name and anniversary on the label for them. As an added bonus the designer of the Florida quarter, Ralph Butles, signed the slabs since he was at the show. 2,000 of them were produced and signed by the artist.

NGC Sample Slab 39

In January of 2005, NGC introduced a blue label slab for companies. They could pay a fee and have as much text as possible on the label. The idea was for the companies to give these slabs out to clients. Some consider the other companies slabs like this an advertising slab and not a sample slab since they are advertising their business and not NGC. On the other hand, this slab pictured here was made by NGC to promote NGC, and is a sample slab. It has NGC's website, e-mail and 1-800 number all on the label. These were produced for the 2005 FUN show, and several hundred were made.

NGC Sample Slab 40

California State quarter sample slab that was given out during the 2005 ANA Winter show in Kansas City, MO.

NGC Sample Slab 41

Like previous YN sample slabs this type had a production of 500 pieces. They were distributed in the ANA YN Treasure Trivia game at the 2005 ANA Winter show and have the pedigree on the label.

NGC Sample Slab 42

2005 ANA San Francisco YN Treasure Trivia sample. 500 were made like previous YN samples.

NGC Sample Slab 43

This sample was made by NGC for the 2006 FUN convention. The theme was Rocking into 2006 and the $1 Somalia guitar coin fit that theme perfectly. 500 of these were made, and each morning 100 were passed out to the first collectors who registered at the FUN booth.

NGC Sample Slab 44

Like the previous year, NGC made a multi holder sample slab for the Registry and Message Board Luncheon they hold each year. 50 of these were produced and passed out to those in attendance.

NGC Sample Slab

NGC Sample Slab 46

Like previous YN Treasure Trivia slabs, this one was made for the Atlanta ANA show that was held in April of 2006. 500 were produced.

NGC Sample Slab

NGC's YN Treasure Trivia samples for the 2006 Summer ANA show were made a little different than previous years. They do not have pedigrees to the show and instead of one type of state quarter, three different ones were used: Florida, Maine and Alabama. Each type has the same beginning serial numbers.