Turning A Coin in Its Slab

bhartman35

Hi, Everyone.

I just got a coin from Heritage today. It's a nice coin, but it's rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from where it should be. Does anyone have a suggestion for rotating the coin? I know I'm being picky, but it's just annoying!

robertpr

I've heard you can turn a slab on it's edge and tap the edge firmly to rotate the coin.

dizzyfoxx

<< <i>I know I'm being picky, but it's just annoying! >>



Can we see a pic of it?

I think the only remedy is submitting it for re-holder. While you're at it, you might as well go for a grade bump as well, if deserving.

fastrudy

Put the slab on its edge and use a vibrator on it! The coin should have a preferred rotation, that is, if you draw an imaginary vertical line on the face of it, the coin's center of gravity will be to the left (or right) of this line. Vibrations should jiggle it counter-clockwise (clockwise). You might have to change the edge that is against the table during this process. Good Luck!

bhartman35

<< <i>Put the slab on its edge and use a vibrator on it! >>



Not surprisingly (I hope!) I don't have one of those handy!

fastrudy

Then just HUM.

bhartman35

Slab


Obverse


Reverse


I've tried various kinds of tapping/hitting it against the table, and that doesn't seem to be working right now. I'm afraid to shake it, as it might ding up the coin if it rattles inside.

fastrudy

Nice Merc! I would leave it alone. Sometime in its journey it was rotated by vibration in a car or truck, which means your coin is capable of being rotated. However, if it rattles, I would be worried that the coin will hit and rub on the front or rear face of the holder. If you can live with it, leave it be.

MisterBungle

Read this thread...

Tap Tap Tap

At first I didn't believe it, but I tried it
and it worked.

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bhartman35

Thanks for the advice, everyone.

I was able to tap (on the rubber tire of my wheelchair) and achieve these results:

MisterBungle

Yay you!!



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