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wybritwybrit Posts: 6,972 ✭✭✭
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The coin is a TB/BB 1860 farthing, but you can't see the borders!

Please share your suggestions for breaking open the slab. It's been a while since I've done one.

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  • farthingfarthing Posts: 3,294 ✭✭✭
    Send it to me and I will send the cracked-out shell back to you! image
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  • spinaker2000spinaker2000 Posts: 4,329 ✭
    I usually use a band saw to cut all four corners then the two sides come apart.

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  • coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
    I see lots of green sh*t. PVC?
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  • spinaker2000spinaker2000 Posts: 4,329 ✭
    Slab says 1d, coin says farthing??
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  • farthingfarthing Posts: 3,294 ✭✭✭
    I think the LordM method is the quickest!
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    19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,972 ✭✭✭
    Didn't even look at the denomination on the slab. It's a farthing, of course.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • spinaker2000spinaker2000 Posts: 4,329 ✭
    You can probably send it back to PCGS for correct labeling and they will body bag it for you instead. Problem solved!image
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  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,972 ✭✭✭
    I see lots of green sh*t. PVC?

    I don't care. I bought the piece for less than 20% of its catalogue value.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,972 ✭✭✭
    The only downside to cracking it out is that the coin is definitely not XF45. It's VF or maybe gF.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • satootokosatootoko Posts: 2,720 ✭


    << <i>I usually use a band saw to cut all four corners >>

    Wouldn't a single cut from top to bottom, followed by inserting a flat screwdriver blade near the top and twisting it, be easier?


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  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,577 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Umm, I use wire cutters and cut into the top part of the slab; once you cut that off you can slide the inner holder out.
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  • GooberGoober Posts: 980 ✭✭✭
    I use a DeWalt drill with a small bit on the bottom edges. I drill into each side then pop.
    Prost!

    Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
  • bosoxbosox Posts: 1,565 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you only paid 20%, then crack it (snip the corners and pop it apart with a screwdriver), give it an acetone bath to stabilize the gunk, and have it slabbed as a VF of even an an F.
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  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,658 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I think the LordM method is the quickest! >>

    Here, gimme that thing. I'll take it out on the front deck and have it outta there in a jiffy. Stick the top label part between some boards, take my shoe (or a gloved hand), force it sideways, and CrRrAcK! Outta there, baby!


    Speaking of toothed borders, I just got one in the latest bulk lot from the 'Shroom.

    No, wait... it wasn't just the border that was toothed... it was the whole coin. Well toothed, at that! image

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    why crack it out?

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