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Coin Show Display Case
JeffMTampa
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I'm in the process of preparing a 7 case display for the FUN show in January- my first time. FUN uses the standard aluminum cases almost all dealers use and will be providing them for my use. I need to know what the inside dimensions of the case are- Length X Width X Height. Can anyone help me out and measure one?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I love them Barber Halves.....
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The standard Allstate Mfg. Co. aluminum display cases have the following inside dimensions:
Width: 33¾"
Length (depth): 21¾"
Height: 2½"
The dimensions narrow slightly at the top for the lid support rail. This may be important if you are inserting anything large in your display:
Width: 33"
Length (depth): 21¼"
I hope this helps.
What do you plan on exhibiting?
"A penny hit by lightning is worth six cents". Opie Taylor
Jeff
Wish I could be there to see the Barbers
Thanks much for the assistance!!
I'm going to be exhibiting my PCGS AU Barber Half set. I just realized yesterday that even though I've owned the coins for years I've never seen them together in a group. To date they've only been pulled out of the little blue boxes one at a time.
Your going to spread that out over 7 showcases???
Why not use 45-degree slanted cases so that people can seen and enjoy your exhibit?
I'm a long time member of the ANA. They have a good online paper (article) on preparing an exhibit if anyone is interested, with lots of good ideas. Here is the introduction and link:
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https://www.money.org/numismatic-events/convention-exhibits/john-r-eshbachs-preparing-a-winning-exhibit
PREPARING A WINNING EXHIBIT
By John Eshbach
John Eshbach, a professional numismatist for more than 50 years, passed away on Dec. 4, 2011. A member of the ANA and the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, he was a national figure in the field of numismatic exhibiting. His two-part article on how to prepare a winning exhibit has been in circulation for a number of years. This article can also be downloaded as a PDF.
The following is a guide for developing exhibits for display at numismatic conventions. It is not intended to be a rigid format for exhibit building, but rather, an outline of the steps required in developing an intelligent educational exhibit for viewing by the general public.
The format of this guide follows the official American Numismatic Association exhibit/judging rules as developed by the American Numismatic Association Exhibit Committee. Most numismatic organizations, local, state and regional, use the American Numismatic Association judging rules, or a modified version, for competitive exhibit evaluation. The ANA judging corps uses these rules at the association's conventions at selected cities in the United States.
Much of the following information is or was used in a week-long seminar on exhibit development held at the American Numismatic Association headquarters in Colorado Springs, Co. During the week of instruction, the students assembled an exhibit from donated materials.
W. David Perkins Numismatics / Courtesy of the ANA.
W. David Perkins Numismatics - http://www.davidperkinsrarecoins.com/ - 25+ Years ANA, ANS, NLG, NBS, LM JRCS, LSCC, EAC, TAMS, LM CWTS, CSNS, FUN
Good advice in the ANA link. As an exhibitor and judge I can’t stress enough that reading the rules, several times in fact, will go a long way in competing effectively.
"A penny hit by lightning is worth six cents". Opie Taylor
Yes, as mentioned above, please carefully read the rules. Also, be sure to know what materials you must have for the dispaly. I have a friend that was unpleasently surprised when setting up for his first exhibit. He had to m,ake a quick trip to the fabric story and doi the best he could makling some parts of his exhibit- he lost a few points because thec last minute aspects were not perfect. Good luck