Give me liberty!!

coinbuf

I had some fun with a hammer last night. 10 coins in all were set free to enjoy a lifetime of toning in my dansco's

samingeorgia

I was at the old safe deposit box the other day perusing my coins.
I have a $ 20 SG which is in an older slab from one of the TPG's that nobody seems to think much of ( said by them to be MS63 ).
I've about decided to submit all my US gold coins to PCGS but I think it would be best to submit them raw.
How exactly do you crack open a slab without risking damage to the coin?

coinbuf

I just set the slab on edge and give a few wacks on the opposing edge. When you hear the "crack" sound split the two sides. SEGS slabs are the hardest to split and are easier to do with a bench vise.

Chris

Cam40

however you crack a slab, be safe and wear eye protection.
better safe than sorry.

relayer

<< <i>wear eye protection. >>



Yep - I had a chard of plastic come up and hit me in the cheek once. I always wear glasses when cracking out a coin - not worth losing an eye for.



<< <i>SEGS slabs are the hardest >>



Amen - they don't crack, but you have to peel it apart

RGL

Those old Hallmark slabs are a tough nut to crack, as well ...