@lkenefic and others - you can remove the tape residue from ANACS slabs using an alcohol swab like you use to sterilize before a shot. As long as you don't leave the alcohol to puddle on the plastic for more than a few seconds, it won't damage the case. Usually, I find a swipe to wet the paper residue and then some serious rub is necessary.
-----Burton ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
@Joe_360 said:
don't have any and doubt that I ever will...
Thank you for sharing that with us.
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Great old holders, loved the minimalism of them and generally the accuracy of the grading. Were these not considered secure enough? I realize the company changed hands and they could not continue the grade guarantee.
I always liked this holder. My first certified coin was in an ANACS holder: it was an MS64 1913 Prussian 3 Mark coin, the Defeat of Napoleon one. It had some good toning, so it was one of the first coins I spent some time imaging. How I’d like that one back.
This is my only old ANACS coin now.
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I also like the old holders. I was lucky that when I started collecting 20 years ago and bought 95% of my collection from EBAY, these old soap bars were readily available and always at a discount vs PCGS & NGC. Have no problem with grades until the slab #'s were higher 7 digits.
@KOYNGUY said:
ANACS first 10,000 coins holdered are XA numbers dated to Feb/Mar 1989. I was there and graded many of them. J.P. Martin at ANACS 1984-1990, 2008-2025
And we still think you got a couple of them wrong :-)
-----Burton ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
However - They are Neat - really liked them in the day. Still like them too. At one of my first shows setup at sold a $10 Gold CC ANACS coin (got all the money too).
This $10 gold piece is a minor gold type coin. Since I had completed the gold type set, this was an interesting addition. This was Gobrect's first take on the resumption of the $10 gold denomination after it was suspended in 1804.
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Here's one that came with the attribution card...
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I still have 2 of these.
I have just a few of these left.
This 1930-S is a good candidate for a crossover and upgrade.
The famous "Panama Pill", one of the smallest coins (complete with an old Teletrade sticker).
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@lkenefic and others - you can remove the tape residue from ANACS slabs using an alcohol swab like you use to sterilize before a shot. As long as you don't leave the alcohol to puddle on the plastic for more than a few seconds, it won't damage the case. Usually, I find a swipe to wet the paper residue and then some serious rub is necessary.
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Here is one I had for awhile
What caused the brown spots?
don't have any and doubt that I ever will...
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Thank you for sharing that with us.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
ANACS first 10,000 coins holdered are XA numbers dated to Feb/Mar 1989. I was there and graded many of them. J.P. Martin at ANACS 1984-1990, 2008-2025
Here's the two I have...
There are exceptions.
IMO, this former ANACS small slab coin is NOT VF35. It's now properly graded at PCGS VF30.
Great old holders, loved the minimalism of them and generally the accuracy of the grading. Were these not considered secure enough? I realize the company changed hands and they could not continue the grade guarantee.
I always liked this holder. My first certified coin was in an ANACS holder: it was an MS64 1913 Prussian 3 Mark coin, the Defeat of Napoleon one. It had some good toning, so it was one of the first coins I spent some time imaging. How I’d like that one back.
This is my only old ANACS coin now.
Phil Arnold
Director of Photography, GreatCollections
greatcollections.com
I also like the old holders. I was lucky that when I started collecting 20 years ago and bought 95% of my collection from EBAY, these old soap bars were readily available and always at a discount vs PCGS & NGC. Have no problem with grades until the slab #'s were higher 7 digits.
I've posted to this thread in 2014 and 2023, but have found a couple more.
And we still think you got a couple of them wrong :-)
ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
Yeah! That means I got a few right?
Yep my friend, a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut
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Sad to say I have none to post.
However - They are Neat - really liked them in the day. Still like them too. At one of my first shows setup at sold a $10 Gold CC ANACS coin (got all the money too).
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This $10 gold piece is a minor gold type coin. Since I had completed the gold type set, this was an interesting addition. This was Gobrect's first take on the resumption of the $10 gold denomination after it was suspended in 1804.
In the mailbox today. I love the big coins in the small holder.
The "75" is less impressive than it seems, ANACS/Amos switched over from the XX#### certs they inherited from the ANA after several years.
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One of my favs, that’s been around the block once or twice.
Dave
Solo pops of both varieties
Tied for top pop
^
Neat coins and I love the old Teletrade stickers on the back.
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Just sold this one:
newp...
Looking for PCGS AU58 Washington's, 32-63.
Is this considered old? 🤷♂️
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They used to call that Gen. of ANACS slab "quick release" holders. You can crack them out with your bare hands.
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Back to the soap bar:
Crossed to PCGS & became this:
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These are my favorite slabs. This coin looks better than a 64.
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