Old PCGS holder
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I truly miss the old green or blue PCGS holder. The old holder with the round center ring which seems to nicely hold the coin at dead center and also enhances the holder's artistic look. The new 3 prongs type holder doesn't look pretty especially for the small coins such as $2.5 half eagle, $5 eagle, cent, and nickel.
I also wish ANACS' small white smooth/compact beautiful holder is still being used today. Don't know why ANACS decided to transition to the see through/clear plastic type holder similar to PCGS's. It gives collector (such as myself) an impression of an imitation. If I were the big boss at ANACS, I would have shot down the idea of changing the holder in the first place. 
https://www.aucm.com/1926-2-50-indian-head-pcgs-ms61-72244060.html
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I agree that the 3-prong isn't the most attractive. I really don't need to see the edge of a coin once it's been determined there's no damage. I too like the old way better.
The pronged holders are not good.
Did they start the pronged holders because they started lettering the edges of the new dollars?
Probably started (at least in part) to facilitate viewing lettered edges of all vintages. IIRC, NGC actually introduced prongs first, and PCGS may have felt pressure to follow suit. For reeded edge coins, I much prefer the solid gasket.
I’d be very concerned about any holder showing a $2.50 Indian on the obverse and a $5 Liberty on the reverse.😉
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I am not a fan of the prong holders either.
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Go back old school get rid of the prongs IMHO
I do prefer the non-prong holders - just far more aesthetically pleasing. Cheers, RickO
I was under the impression ANACS was forced to switch thanks to change in ownership.
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Maybe a compromise where the prongs would be standard only for coins with a lettered edge?
I too like the solid gaskets...
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Can anyone imagine this 1853 California Fractional Gold 25c in a 3-prong holder?
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As soon as I get a rattler/OGH, that sucker is in a box and headed to CA.
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Why? Old slabs are neat and the coins in them aren't always undergraded.
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I prefer the new PCGS holders. They seem to be more scratch resistant and rattle around in the box less. I did not like the prongs initially but I've gotten used to them.
I do prefer the old small ANACS holders to their newer version though.
Like my women, I’ll take my coins and holders in all shapes and sizes. I love them all! Even an occasional
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I like the pronged holders for larger coins, especially with edge detail or lettering. For very small coins and coins with plain or reeded edges, I’d rather have the old gasket style.
Initially I disliked the prong holder. I later changed my mind.
The old pre-prong holders concealed the entire rim of the coin. The current prong holder reveals much more.
There will be more changes down the road, I'm sure. But as much as I like older holders the new style is much better for viewing the entire coin.
Lance.
That is a stunning 1811! We share similar taste in early Bust Halfs.
Older small ANACS holders are the best, bar none!
I really have to go against the grain here.
I do like the newer holders versus the older ones 
. One reason is shown here with the damaged hologram on the $5.00 liberty head. I purchase the whole package and if I am spending $14,500+ for this coin, I do not want any dents, scratches or missing parts. The coin is drop dead gorgeous but when I look at the reverse of the coin, my eyes immediately go to the damaged hologram and not the coin. Does any one know why the 360 degree ring was replaced with the prongs. The only reasons that I can come up with is for coins with edge lettering and cost reduction in materials.
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i am pretty sure its for seeing the edge...and the reduction in materials is a bonus.
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Click the auction house link below the OP's image.
Originally, the picture of the $2.50 Indian obverse was matched with one of a $5 Liberty reverse. It’s since been edited/corrected.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Yes, MFeld was the first to point out the mismatch in the picture due to my mistake
It would be a fun mule if genuine.