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Custom coin display: home use

johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭✭✭
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A while back I decided that seeing the coins I collect is as important as the chase so I embarked on finding a better way to display the coins at home.

Looking online I found a gentleman that makes pocket watch display cases in his spare time so after exchanging emails and mailing him a slabbed coin, we came up with a design.

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Once I get it fully loaded I’ll add more photos. Plan to add led lights so the coins pop a bit more but overall I think he did a great job bending the glass and creating this design for me.

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  • lermishlermish Posts: 2,904 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is awesome! Really nicely thought and well done.

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  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PerryHall said:
    Where will these coins be displayed? Will they be visible to casual visitors and service persons? Security is always a concern of mine and the fewer people that know I collect coins the safer I feel.

    These are displayed in our office at home. We prefer to have our collectibles on display. I don’t worry about theft here in my neighborhood in Texas. Been in the same house for 17 years and never had a problem.

  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi Johnny - I think it looks great! You might need a second one?

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  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,464 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesomeness is all that comes to mind!!!

  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Copperindian said:
    Hi Johnny - I think it looks great! You might need a second one?

    Ha
    I actually do but my vision for this one was to display the Morgan date set when it’s finished.

    The others are in different displays but not yet put out.

    Mike the builder is going to send me some photos today of him building this along with his methods for bending glass which is pretty cool.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,328 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Maybe keep it coved when not in area or not home? Safety by not being seen (or spotted) 🤫

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,172 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Outstanding case! 👍. It looks like Red Oak.

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  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice looking cabinet, I would be worried about out gassing especially with rattler holders.

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  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinbuf said:
    Very nice looking cabinet, I would be worried about out gassing especially with rattler holders.

    Ok so leave the case open for a while to fix this?

  • BarbercoinBarbercoin Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭

    Beautiful wood display case though

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Really nice display case!

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  • JonBrand83JonBrand83 Posts: 480 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful. I always dreamed of something like this.

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  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,464 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @johnny010 said:

    @coinbuf said:
    Very nice looking cabinet, I would be worried about out gassing especially with rattler holders.

    Ok so leave the case open for a while to fix this?

    Should do it. Open it from time to time until there is no more smell.

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,189 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very cool!

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  • ShurkeShurke Posts: 362 ✭✭✭✭

    Very attractive! That’ll make viewing your set a pleasure.

  • seatedlib3991seatedlib3991 Posts: 711 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sure puts my old wooden dinner trays display to shame. Well done. Coins and cabinets. James

  • pcgs69pcgs69 Posts: 4,324 ✭✭✭✭

    Nice display! With that being said, as someone who was robbed before, be sure you're okay potentially having everything you have on display stolen - or at least have them fully insured.

  • Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That case is so cool. I want one also. Thanks for the details. It's also fortunate you found this craftsman.
    It's my slow season but when things start moving I will be buying one.

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  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,138 ✭✭✭✭✭

    very nice display case +++

  • retirednowretirednow Posts: 530 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @johnny010 said:

    Once I get it fully loaded I’ll add more photos. Plan to add led lights so the coins pop a bit more but overall I think he did a great job bending the glass and creating this design for me.

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  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,970 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think LED lighting would be a great feature. Good luck. Peace Roy

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  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have created a BST thread for anyone that would like to create a case with Mike. The entire process is collaborative. Check the BST here:

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1108021/custom-coin-display-home-use/p1?new=1

  • lilolmelilolme Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cool - Professional looking. :)

    The base is to space adverse for my shelf(s) but the other thread you linked, the top part only is similar in size to a couple I have.
    Are the shelves on the top part angularly adjustable (looks possible from the open back photo of it)? Also does the top part just rest on the base or is it attached?

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  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @johnny010 said:

    @coinbuf said:
    Very nice looking cabinet, I would be worried about out gassing especially with rattler holders.

    Ok so leave the case open for a while to fix this?

    It's probably just me being overly cautious, but leaving it open for a bit just to give it time to air out could be a prudent move just to be sure. Rattler holders are not always completely sealed so those are the only ones I would be concerned with.

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  • The_Dinosaur_ManThe_Dinosaur_Man Posts: 943 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is an amazing piece of craftmanship. It might be the best method of displaying slabs that I've ever seen.

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  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lilolme said:
    Cool - Professional looking. :)

    The base is to space adverse for my shelf(s) but the other thread you linked, the top part only is similar in size to a couple I have.
    Are the shelves on the top part angularly adjustable (looks possible from the open back photo of it)? Also does the top part just rest on the base or is it attached?

    Thanks
    He can do wall mount only if you want see the BST. Mine has a wing nut that connects the upper portion to the bottom portion.

  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinbuf said:

    @johnny010 said:

    @coinbuf said:
    Very nice looking cabinet, I would be worried about out gassing especially with rattler holders.

    Ok so leave the case open for a while to fix this?

    It's probably just me being overly cautious, but leaving it open for a bit just to give it time to air out could be a prudent move just to be sure. Rattler holders are not always completely sealed so those are the only ones I would be concerned with.

    Yes thanks.
    I have it open
    Too much value to take the risk. Appreciate the suggestion. I’m

  • lilolmelilolme Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @johnny010 said:

    @lilolme said:
    Cool - Professional looking. :)

    The base is to space adverse for my shelf(s) but the other thread you linked, the top part only is similar in size to a couple I have.
    Are the shelves on the top part angularly adjustable (looks possible from the open back photo of it)? Also does the top part just rest on the base or is it attached?

    Thanks
    He can do wall mount only if you want see the BST. Mine has a wing nut that connects the upper portion to the bottom portion.

    Thanks, that covers it. I would be a wall mount but not mounted. I just have them resting on the top shelf of a metal bookcase-like set of shelves. Hmmm.. If that word salad made sense. :)

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  • humanssuckhumanssuck Posts: 419 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @johnny010 said:

    @coinbuf said:

    @johnny010 said:

    @coinbuf said:
    Very nice looking cabinet, I would be worried about out gassing especially with rattler holders.

    Ok so leave the case open for a while to fix this?

    It's probably just me being overly cautious, but leaving it open for a bit just to give it time to air out could be a prudent move just to be sure. Rattler holders are not always completely sealed so those are the only ones I would be concerned with.

    Yes thanks.
    I have it open
    Too much value to take the risk. Appreciate the suggestion. I’m

    In high humidity environments, i would put a dessicant pack inside the case, and if there's a spot where it cant be seen, you could also use corrosion intercept lining such as this:
    https://www.thecasestore.com/shop/accessories/case/anti-corrosion-tools/pelican-1500ci-corrosion-intercept-kit?srsltid=AfmBOopp9r8gxFe59Htb3rqr2dS32l8eOpesBkRmjD8RW9dbrh1TQIW_

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