How to get a coin out of an anacs capsule.

Pennycase

This may disturb some people, but, I buy the coin, not the capsule it's in....I want to get this barber dime out of an ANACS capsule so that this BIG lump of cardboard can be taken off the coin, so no damage is done to it whatsoever. Anyone know how I can get this coin out and save it?

goose3

I've used a small saw to cut the edge of the top off and then pry it open CAREFULLY with a screwdriver.

Baley

bench vice method:

GAT

A "C" clamp works very well to crack slabs, better then a hammer I believe.

Pennycase

Thanks guys, I got it open finally with a small pocket knife, I carefull got the piece of particle off of the coin, and placed in a 2x2 to put in my folder, I inspected the particle closer, sure enough cardboard....I wish grading services would be carefull about that sort of thing, even if it was on the coin to begin with, nothing wrong with taking carefull care in getting something off a coin that isn't bonded to it...

coinguy89

At first I thought you were joking Baley.

airplanenut

ANACS inserts are not cardboard--they're rubberish/plasticy... the only thing close to cardboard is the label, which is paper.

BigE

I tried the bench vise method once. My friend said that I should wear safety glasses, seconds later a piece of plastic exploded off and hit him in the eye-----------------BigE

littlejohn

I USE A BENCH GRINDER AND GRIND OFF A LITTLE OFF OF 3 SIDES,THEN ITS REAL EASY TO GET OUT.

goose3

wear safety glasses for this method too.

robertpr

I'm not sure virtual TNT would work

BigE

Why? There is a clock on it------------------BigE

100proof1957

Baley had it spot on !
put in vise,increase pressure slowly,and i do mean slowly, untill ya hear the crack,rotate 90 degrees and repeat,if required rotate 90 degrees and repeat !

If it wont crank on the first try,tap the vise with a hammer,the shock will make it crack sometimes.

Proof

MSD61

C4HE

K6AZ

Bunker

I slammed a slabbed coin in the door of my safe once...cracked 'er right in half....I wouldn't advise doing that on purpose though....

1907Quarter

does the c-clamp work on pcgs slabs?

K6AZ

<< <i>does the c-clamp work on pcgs slabs? >>



Yes, I've used it on every slab, and it works much like a vise. It's a good alternative if you live in a place where setting up a vise is a problem.

dorkkarl

a hammer is still the best & fastest method.

K S

BAJJERFAN

The bench vise judiciously applied is excellent. Side cutting pliers ala the "paper" dolls work too!

seanq

I cracked a bunch of ANACS slabs by taking a pair of pliers and pinching the slab at the joint below the insert. Once you get a crack to travel across the full width of the holder, you can pull the top off and CAREFULLY slide out the white insert with the coin. I wouldn't do this if the coin isn't centered front-to-back in the holder, though, as it could rub against the inside of the slab. On a couple I had a harder time getting the coin out of the white insert than I had getting the insert out of the clear slab.


Sean Reynolds

ScarsdaleCoin

We use a band saw, high speed.....like a knive thru butter

GoYankees

<< <i>wear safety glasses for this method too.
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From what I read, TNT seems to be the best method for cracking out SEGS slabs.