2009 Coin Grading Company?
joeykoins
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Hi guys,
I remember, way back in 2009, when the transition cent came out. This New Grading Company came out.
"Michigan Masters Numismatic Services"
Does anyone else remember these and/or are familiar with?
Probably another defunct business, I suspect?
These particular holders, were given away at a Illinois Coin Show. Representing the 50th Anniversary for the
"Illinois Numismatic Association".
2009p & 2009d
FORMATIVE YEARS
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I don't remember that one. I guess they didn't produce very many slabs before they went out of business.
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Never heard of them.
I have one of those slabs (MMNS) I picked up many years ago.
1913-S type 2 Buffalo Nickel. It was at a local coin show.
Haven't see a second example since.
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Conder101 had a write-up on them. They are listed in David's Sample Slab book. @JoeyCoins if you flip me some better photos, I can add them to the database. MNS-001-1-2
They were around for a couple of years, then moved to Florida and sort of kept the MMNS name. They tried introducing a slab that showed the edge (like the old flashlight reflector trick).
They had good intentions, but ... not enough legs to crack the glass ceiling.
https://fun-forums.livejournal.com/81542.html <-- has a video
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/824128/anyone-know-anything-about-mmns
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/michigan-masters-numismatic-services.81655/
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/michigan-masters-numismatic-service.290447/
https://www.numismaticnews.net/archive/holder-shows-edge-of-coins
https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/http://www.mmnscoin.com/ -- It's mostly visible up to the end of 2012. I would not recommend the later captures - who knows what company picked up the domain nor for what purpose...
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Is this slab yours?
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Yes, both.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Are the slabs sonically-sealed?
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
They used to set up at local Detroit area shows. I never got the impression that their slabs/service gained much support.
I doubt it, very much.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Thanks for the digging. Quite interesting.
Cool information and examples.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I have not encountered that service before.... However, I moved East in 2008 and have not been to any coin shows since.... Cheers, RickO
MMNS was recently discussed regarding an unusual labeled EBay posted item. Other info on them was added. Peace Roy
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I remember them coming to the Baltimore Show way back when and they had a Sample slab that showed the edge of a coin almost like the "flash-light" trick and asked if I could get one and gave my name and address but "Never" received one, guess they went belly-up before they were able to produce them.