How Do You Remove a Coin from a TPG Slab

Planchet · October 31, 2009 9:55AM

Hi

This afternoon I needed to remove a coin from a TPG slab. This is the first time I ever had to do this. The slab was an NGC. It didn't go so well and I would like to know from those more experienced, the best way to safely remove the coin from the slab, without damaging either the coin or myself.

Thanks

Planchet

SilverEagles92 · October 31, 2009 9:56AM

Cladiator uses these

No kidding, he really does. Many here use Tin Snips or something similar.

MsMorrisine · October 31, 2009 9:56AM

search crack or cracking

Norseman88 · October 31, 2009 10:01AM

I've removed many coins from PCGS, NGC and Anacs holders, what I do is place a cloth between a slip jaw plier and hold the holder away from where the coin sits in the holder then tap with a hammer until it breaks freeing the coin.

Swampboy · October 31, 2009 10:07AM

338 channellock

ocon4008 · October 31, 2009 10:13AM

very very carefully

CoinMaster1229 · October 31, 2009 10:17AM

Bandsaw, cut away the edges!

fcloud · October 31, 2009 10:18AM

<< <i>Bandsaw, cut away the edges! >>

me too

lathmach · October 31, 2009 10:19AM

BFH.

Ray

cheezhed · October 31, 2009 10:20AM

I use a hammer and chisel.

Aegis3 · October 31, 2009 11:21AM

Wrap slab in towel. Wear safety glasses/goggles. Hit long edges of hammer with light to moderate force (usually 2-3 times per side does the trick). NGC slabs are nice; they break easily.