What Two Coins Will You Put in the New PCGS Double Coin Holder?

philographer · August 16, 2012 1:24PM

What Two Coins Will You Put in the New PCGS Double Coin Holder?

PCGS is pleased to introduce a versatile holder especially handy for any collector who would like

to showcase coins in pairs. It can be used to holder any two standard-sized coins you choose,

whether it's a two-coin set like the San Francisco 75th Anniversary coins or two coins that are

completely different. It's available at no extra charge vs. two standard holders.

For questions on how to submit and request this new holder, please contact Customer Service at (800) 447-8848 or info@pcgs.com.

astrorat · August 16, 2012 1:26PM

Matched pairs of errors.

coindeuce · August 16, 2012 1:37PM

The P & D quarters of the 50 States or ATB series (yes, the 24.3 mm size!) and then hype them on eBay along with packets of KoolAid.

michiganboy · August 16, 2012 1:40PM

I was thinking a 1916 proof set would be cool, now I just need to find the coins.

RYK · August 16, 2012 1:42PM

I have thought of this, and I will first say that I have always enjoyed coin pairs and even collected some coins in pairs.

Despite this, I am not all that anxious to pair my 1795 FH half and dollar or 1801 and 1802 halves or 1880 and 1880-S $20 Libs, as examples. What if I decide to sell one?

Coinosaurus · August 16, 2012 1:55PM

It would kind of amusing if you could get two of the same coin, and get PCGS to put a higher number on the crappier coin

BAJJERFAN · August 16, 2012 2:57PM

<< The P & D quarters of the 50 States or ATB series (yes, the 24.3 mm size!) and then hype them on eBay along with packets of KoolAid. >>

Wisconsin hi and lo leaf kerters.

Obverse and reverse endroll toners from the same roll.

SlangNRox · August 16, 2012 3:11PM

$100 proof platinum and a 1 cent proof Lincoln from the same year. $99.99 difference in face value

illini420 · August 16, 2012 4:17PM

I thought about it and the following might be cool pairs...

1908-S and 1909-S Indian Cents - it would be the complete collection of San Francisco Indian Cents.

1909 VDB Lincoln and 1909 (non-VDB) Lincoln Cent

1909-S Indian Cent and 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent - two big key dates from the same city and the same year.

1892 & 1893 Columbian Halves

That said, I don't think I'd really ever use this new double holder as I'd rather have the coins individually in case I wanted to sell one of them and upgrade, but didn't want to sell the other. Having them stuck together can be problematic in a situation like that I think. Similarly, when trying to sell the pair, I'm sure some buyers will love one of the coins but not the other...

chumley · August 16, 2012 8:35PM

maybe they will score them down the middle like graham crackers in case you need to seperate them or want to share

abitofthisabitofthat · August 16, 2012 9:21PM

I think it would be cool to pair up some of the unusual clashed die examples of the 1850s time period. Maybe a flying eagle showing evidence of die clashing with a Seated Half Dollar, and the Seated Half showing clashing evidence from the flyer die.

JJM · August 16, 2012 9:32PM

oh Geeze.....are they making storage boxs for these as well ?

BillJones · August 16, 2012 9:53PM

The two Pan - PAC $50 gold coins would be cool, BUT the inability to separate the two coins would be very inconvenient given their high values.

LeeBone · August 16, 2012 10:21PM

Would be

to have some of my coins in these but what happens when it`s time to resell and the buyer may not want the "pair"?

Lakesammman · August 16, 2012 11:21PM

1836 Steam Tokens, Feb. and March.

That Pan-Pac is one expensive Sample slab!

messydesk · August 16, 2012 11:29PM

Maybe and early and late die state pair, a textbook 80-S Morgan semi-PL paired with a PL, a PL paired with a DMPL. Since not many groups of coins one would want together come in, or are best presented in, pairs, using the twin holder to showcase a comparison seems to be the best fit to me. It's probably also the most conducive to reselling the coins as a pair, too.

RYK · August 16, 2012 11:29PM

<< The two Pan - PAC $50 gold coins would be cool, BUT the inability to separate the two coins would be very inconvenient given their high values. >>

I would agree and further state that it might devalue the pair because the high buyer of one coin will not necessarily be the high buyer of the other, at some point in time. I guess you could always break them up again to sell, but it is a hassle each time.

I think that it's great for things like the recently release 2-coin SF SAE set or perhaps for a proof and Unc same date gold buffalo or AGE or pairs like that.

PerryHall · August 16, 2012 11:32PM

My coins deserve their own individual slabs so I doubt I'll ever have a need to use this service.

khayse · August 16, 2012 11:53PM

None.

-KHayse

lkeigwin · August 17, 2012 12:03AM

It's a nice presentation but I doubt I'll ever use it for reasons already stated.
Lance.

TwoSides2aCoin · August 17, 2012 12:27AM

Purchased an original set of bi-metallic gold Pandas , each half ounce of gold is encircled by a quarter ounce ring of silver (1990 , Pop.2000 ) One is a coin. The other , a medal of the same composition.
The original presentation case and capsules are really cool, but to have them together in a slab and graded (at least the coin) might be a consideration. Add to that the 2000 bi-metallic coins and a few gold spouses and a guy could end up with a a LARGE box of 20

.
There was also a new release in 2007 ? iirc, which were two half-ounce platinum coins. Maybe any 2 coin set would fit.
George Washington 2 coin , quarter ounce gold coins ... Unc and Proof ? A myriad of possibilites.

Each to their own. The mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Bubblehead · August 17, 2012 12:28AM

Sandy Eggo S & D isssues....

TwoSides2aCoin · August 17, 2012 12:30AM

<< How about a pair of 5 ounce ATB coins. Lets see how big the slabs can get. Maybe even enough to stick some legs on and use for a coffee table. >>

That would be okay if there was a built in handle.

Coinsponge · August 17, 2012 12:31AM

How about a pair of 5 ounce ATB coins. Lets see how big the slabs can get. Maybe even enough to stick some legs on and use for a coffee table.

Coinsponge · August 17, 2012 12:44AM

TwoSides, you must be a mind reader.

TwoSides2aCoin · August 17, 2012 12:47AM

lmao coinsponge

You're funny.

pf70collector · August 17, 2012 1:06AM

Probably none. Unless PCGS makes a storage box for these. I have a lot of coins I could pair up.

BAJJERFAN · August 17, 2012 1:12AM

<< How about a pair of 5 ounce ATB coins. Lets see how big the slabs can get. Maybe even enough to stick some legs on and use for a coffee table. >>

Do a full set and have a dining room table.

drei3ree · August 17, 2012 1:26AM

None. They won't fit my boxes.

Coinsponge · August 17, 2012 1:36AM

<< 

<< How about a pair of 5 ounce ATB coins. Lets see how big the slabs can get. Maybe even enough to stick some legs on and use for a coffee table. >>

Do a full set and have a dining room table. >>

Think of the supper time conversations.

anoldgoat · August 17, 2012 1:46AM

A really nice well struck buffalo 5 cent paired with my $10 gold unc buffalo.

Coinsponge · August 17, 2012 1:48AM

Does PCGS provide wedding services for these pairings? I guess they would have to offer divorces too if one wants to part with just one coin. The legal fees alone might be scary.

coinlieutenant · August 17, 2012 2:40AM

I think that a proof business stroke combo would be interesting.

kiyote · August 17, 2012 3:35AM

I love the idea! I am working on my 1982-present modern commem have dollar Unc set and would like to do a double set-- one side showing the obverse, the other the reverse. It'd be great for displays.

SanctionII · August 17, 2012 3:41AM

Here are a few possible combinations:

1. Business strikes of a particular series, date and mint with one being untoned and the other being attractively toned (i.e. Blast white MS 1958 Franklin and Rainbow toned MS Mint Set 1958 Franklin);

2. Proof strikes of a particular series and date with one being brilliant and the other being Cameo (or Satin/Brilliant; Matte/Brilliant);

3. Large Cent and Small cent of the same date (1856 or 1857);

4. Last date of one series and the first date of the next series in the same denomination;

5. High grade example (i.e GEM+++) and low grade example (AG-3, FR-2 or PO-1) of the same series, date and mint ;

6. Off metal example and regular metal example of the same coin in the same grade (i.e. 1943 MS Steel Cent and Copper Cent);

7. Highest and lowest value production coin made by the mint (i.e. half cent and double eagle);

8. Oldest and youngest date of a coin from a specific series (i.e. 1916 and 1945 Mercury dimes); and

9. Proof strike and MS business strike of the same coin.

Lakesammman · August 17, 2012 3:45AM

SanctionII - nice suggestions.

Slow at work??

MsMorrisine · August 17, 2012 4:27AM

cherrios dollar and cent

recent MS/PR70 commems

modern silver proof / proofs

error coin and non-error coin of same

SanctionII · August 17, 2012 4:30AM

A little slow.

pf70collector · August 17, 2012 4:31AM

1909 and 2009 Copper Lincolns.

GMan · August 17, 2012 4:32AM

My 1926 Sesqui Half and $2.5 gold would be kind of neat.

greghansen · August 17, 2012 4:34AM

I haven't read the replies yet. I wanted to respond first and say this was a great thread idea by the OP because it will undoubtedly give us all some solid ideas about double slabs that we wouldn't have even thought of on our own. Thanks and now I'll go read the replies!

greghansen · August 17, 2012 4:56AM

I agree that putting a coin or two coins worth a few thousand dollars each into a common slab might not be practical.

I like the idea of MS and Proof versions of same coin. The $5 gold commemoratives would be an example of a set that would look nice.. Spouse Golds maybe, especially the first year, common as dirt ones where the values are pretty much bullion plus a fraction.

My first idea was a 1921 Morgan and 1921 Peace Dollar.

1878CC Trad Dollar and 1878CC Morgan Dollar would be nice.

1866S $5 Gold No Motto & 1866S $5 Gold with motto; same idea with $10 Gold or $20 Gold

1907 $20 Gold Double Liberty and 1907 $20 St. Gaudens

Matching graded, matched look Bust Half & Bust Dollar from same year would be cool...but pretty expensive. Might be worth doing if the coins really matched...that would be really cool to see together;

a cheaper deal would be a nice FBL Franky with an awsome DCAM Franky from the same year, one of the cheapy years like '63 or '56 or some year where both FBL's and DCAM's are common enough not to cost an arm and a leg;

you get the idea.

CommemDude · August 17, 2012 7:09AM

Alabama or Missouri or Grant commem along with it's companion piece or a 1920 and 1921 Pilgrim maybe. If they get to 3-coin holders then matched PDS sets of commems would look great in one.

TennesseeDave · August 17, 2012 7:59AM

I love Trade dollars so I would love to own a mintstate example and a proof from the same year in one of their new 2 coin holders. That would be nice for many classic coins.

Coinsponge · August 17, 2012 8:00AM

I may have missed this but does anyone know if they will reholder previously graded coins into this or is it just for new submissions?

thecoinlook · August 17, 2012 8:13AM

PCGS Double Row Boxes in the future?

morgansforever · August 17, 2012 10:17AM

The 1794 Flowing Hair and 1935 Peace dollar, both in 65. The first and last 90% silver dollars.
A quite expensive venture.

OldEastside · August 17, 2012 10:27AM

Any NICE pair of Busts would be good

Steve

crypto79 · August 17, 2012 11:18AM

I not only will think this is a good Idea I will do this at the next Baltimore show. Matched pairs of the 34d Vam 3&4 Peace Dollar, Same dramatic DDO Obv with two naked eye different Revs. And since 90+% of the Value is from the Small D coin it really is only a cool value add having the Vam 3 in there. I have two match UNC pairs, 1 in 61 and another set in 62 but no picture of the VAM3 in 62

crypto79 · August 17, 2012 11:21AM

Also I would consider putting the Transitional Hub trade dollar in one. The same die pair is known in Proof and UNC

michiganboy · August 17, 2012 11:35AM

Also the 1883 cents and no cents liberty nickels.

What Two Coins Will You Put in the New PCGS Double Coin Holder?

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