Post your favorite coin in a non top 4 slab

U1chicago

Some people say buy the coin; some buy the holder; and some buy both!

So in this thread post:
1. A coin you like that isn’t in a top 4 tpg holder
2. A holder you like that isn’t one of the top 4.
3. Some of each

U1chicago

1. I’ve always liked the design of the Oregon Trail Commem and this is one of my favorites regardless of holder.
   
   

2. Compugrade had a cool premise even if they weren’t quite able to make grading by computer work. And the holder is quite nice too!

david3142

This is the only one I currently own that isn't a top 4 slab (and it will probably get crossed soon):

KindaNewish

One of my 1875-CC 20c BF-1 R-6 (13 known), cherrypicked off of eBay a few years ago. It proudly retains its USCG holder from that illustrious period when the Coast Guard was still grading coins.

Lakesammman

Here's one of my favorites.

Lakesammman

Here's another - beautiful toning!

DNADave

Who's #4?

PCI?
SEGS?

U1chicago

@DNADave said:
Who's #4?

PCI?
SEGS?

Top 4 is generally considered to be PCGS/NGC/Anacs/ICG

jtlee321

Here's a nice one I scored on eBay for the opening bid of $9.99. I'd personally say they might have actually graded this one accurately.

And another that I would agree with, which also is a tough VAM to find, with the collapsing die on the reverse. Also bought at a fraction of the price of a PCGS example.

Finally one more PCI to throw out there.

BStrauss3

Wow - we're seen the only two accurately graded coins in PCI gold box slabs...

U1chicago

@BStrauss3 said:
Wow - we're seen the only two accurately graded coins in PCI gold box slabs...

I've seen a few
Most were common proof Franklin though where the value was pretty low.

Timbuk3

Nice !!!

topstuf

@U1chicago said:

@BStrauss3 said:
Wow - we're seen the only two accurately graded coins in PCI gold box slabs...

I've seen a few
Most were common proof Franklin though where the value was pretty low.

It's tough to grade near perfect modern coins.

MWallace

Namvet69

So what is the metal content of the no date, brass, copper? Peace Roy

ricko

I do not think I have any slabs outside of the top four....It is possible that maybe in one of my storage boxes there could be on, but I doubt it. I have seen some at shows when I lived in the PNW, but the coins therein did not attract me. Cheers, RickO

BStrauss3

I have tons... let me see...

First off, the coin is actually BETTER than the basement TPG grade.

Second, it's an uncommon RPD - specifically PR RPD-002 1858/158

Where the repunched 1 south seen below the serif repunched first 8 south seen below the top and repunched 5 also south. It's classified as a Proof RPD, but also known on business strikes...

lkeigwin

JeffersonFrog

I like the ACG holder and the coins. I don't particularly care for the SEGS holder, but I like the coin a lot.

Hallco

There was a time I could have contributed MANY to this thread! Mostly Morgans in Gem and F/VF Buffalos

jtlee321

Here's a couple more. I bought them because the serial numbers were consecutive.

Sandman70gt

A ms 68 for $35.00 whoo hoo!
Gotta love NTC

These pics dont catch the nice toning on it.

islemangu

Ditto to sandman70

mannie gray

@BStrauss3 said:
I have tons... let me see...

First off, the coin is actually BETTER than the basement TPG grade.

Second, it's an uncommon RPD - specifically PR RPD-002 1858/158

Where the repunched 1 south seen below the serif repunched first 8 south seen below the top and repunched 5 also south. It's classified as a Proof RPD, but also known on business strikes...

Yeah, that looks much better than an 08!

Twobitcollector