Need slabbing advice

flashbang

Last night while at my brother's house, my sister-in-law said she had something I asked them to hold about 10 years ago. It was a 1992 Silver Eagle $1. I don't remember giving it to them, but I spose I did. The coin itself has no scratches or rubs, only a minting gouge on the dress on the obverse. It isnt big, 2 small spots. ANYHOO, being new to the hobby and not having anything of great value (aside from sentimental), I have nothing slabbed and have never attempted to get anything slabbed. For sake of keeping the coin in the condition it is now in, should I consider slabbing this one? I'm not concerned with value, as it will all probably be passed on to future generations as it is.

All input is appreciated. I tried to take pics to give as much info as possible, but without the proper set-up they came out blurry.

jdimmick

I would not waste money on slabbing bullion coins.

Put it in a nicer type holder if you want to keep it nice!

dougwtx

It would not be worth getting it "slabbed". I would recommend putting it in an Air-Tite. This would provide protection and allow you to handle it without damaging the coin. These are much better than using a 2X2 mylar/flip which is also another option; but not give you as much protection.

Doug

flashbang

thanks for the replies and info. its in a flip now and my concern with the 2x2 would be the plastic getting torn open, as it has with a couple of others i have, so I spose ill look for an air tight hard plastic like the graded slabs.

Thanks again

Hyperion

AirTites rock, they're very cheap, and you can handle coins and even drop them without damaging the coin (dont drop coins, btw)...

also, they sell little intercept shields (little square) for ASEs,etc for like 3 for $3 or so a BK, I guess they have the ability to protect vs. toning somewhat ?

Just a thought.

robertpr

When I first read the title, I thought it said "need slabbing device", I thought you were opening a new TPG.