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Old NGC slab...1899 IHC Opinions

I've had this Indian Head Cent for awhile and remember a thread about the old (NGC 3?) NGC slabs. I was about to crack it to put the coin in my 7070, but vaguely remember someone saying these slabs carry a premium. Do they? If so, I think it would make more sense to leave it alone. The coin is accurately graded IMO and is a nice mellow red.

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Leave it be. Find a nice AU58 for your album.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • Why crack it out? I'd leave it in the slab. matteproof
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  • fcfc Posts: 12,796 ✭✭✭
    i vote to leave it in the unique looking slab that intrigues me
    as a buyer.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the old slabs. You see fewer and fewer of them as people crack them out. I think they are collectable in their own right and a part of the history of coin collecting.




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  • not only that, very red for a RB and it has stood the test of time!
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  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    Crack it. Common date and will look terrific in your album. Keep the insert if you ever decide to sell it.
  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
    Crack it or send for reholder/regrade-- those old NGC holders (with paper inserts) are not very protective, coins change in them.
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    rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
  • Thanks for your comments all! I'm now more undecided than before. image

    I remember a thread (which of course I can't find now) which mentioned this slab type and indicated that they sell for a premium, presumably to someone who WANTS this slab type. It is a nice coin and would look great in my album, but as mentioned, it is a common date. The ideal situation would be to sell the slabbed coin for a premium and buy a nice, raw coin with the proceeds. And pocket the difference of course.
    “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” — Benjamin Franklin


    My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.

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