NEWP arrived today

Gazza · December 2, 2010 2:20AM

The latest edition to my crown collection arrived today. Would someone please be kind enough to look up the pop report as I can't seem to get into that part of the site. Also what is the best and carefulist way to remove this sucker from that lump of plastic. TIA Gary

WWW · December 2, 2010 2:36AM

CCN is going to flip out over that coin. Nice one, BTW.
Yours is pop top - 1/1 in PR66CA with only two others being graded: PR65CA and a PR64CA.

ccrdragon · December 2, 2010 3:16AM

easiest way to get rid of the slab is with a band saw - 4 cuts and no more tomb!

btw - sweet coin!

Gazza · December 2, 2010 3:30AM

<< <i>CCN is going to flip out over that coin. Nice one, BTW.
Yours is pop top - 1/1 in PR66CA with only two others being graded: PR65CA and a PR64CA. >>

Thanks for that, does that mean that when I set this one free the 65 will become top pop?

SYRACUSIAN · December 2, 2010 4:03AM

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<< <i>CCN is going to flip out over that coin. Nice one, BTW.
Yours is pop top - 1/1 in PR66CA with only two others being graded: PR65CA and a PR64CA. >>

Thanks for that, does that mean that when I set this one free the 65 will become top pop? >>

That's right. Add to this, that your VIP crown will immediately decline in value once it becomes raw.

When I first joined this forum, there were more jokes about freeing coins from tombs. I totally disagree with that, and especially in your case Gary. It is not only a sin to crack out a top pop, but please explain to me, what exactly is bothering you and how do you intend to protect such a big and delicate coin, a PR66CAM where the slightest clumsiness might cause irreparable damage. It certainly looks better in the slab than in a flip, or not?

3Mark · December 2, 2010 4:39AM

Gazza:

I see you got it

Congrats. But I agree with Dimitri on cracking it out of the slab. First and foremost, you have, in the slab, the PCGS guaranty of authenticity and grade. Why put that at risk?

3Mark

canadacolornut · December 2, 2010 4:53AM

That's a super coin Gary! I really hope you don't pop it out though; probably lose about half the value, my friend.

I started not to mention this but while Bill's figures are correct the 1953 Elizabeth Proof Crown I have in my set is PR 66 DCAM-the "D" meaning Deep-just a bit more
of the cameo contrast usually.

However, your's is a VIP and worth, what?, 3 to 5 times the regular proof strike.

It's a jewel any way you slice.

Congratulations!!

Gazza · December 2, 2010 6:18AM

The problem with slabs is that they don't fit in this very well. Also here in the UK a slab holds no premium over a raw coin. Spink had a couple of VIPs earlier in the summer, one being a 1953, and were selling them all at twice there own book. They went so quick I didn't even get there quick enought to see the dust settle. I paid slightly less for this one.

SYRACUSIAN · December 2, 2010 6:31AM

I see the cabinet and what you say makes sense in a way. But on the other hand, I'd never crack a coin out just to make it fit in the cabinet, I'd rather replace 2-3 trays with one that can take a few slabs in. Also, PCGS' presence in Paris is going to change enormously the perception of slabs in Europe. But ultimately, it's your decision Gary. Either way, it's a great coin.

JCMhouston · December 2, 2010 10:57AM

Very nice, I like that design.

wybrit · December 2, 2010 2:42PM

easiest way to get rid of the slab is with a band saw - 4 cuts and no more tomb!

If you are all thumbs like me, you're apt to lose them both trying to use a band saw.

I use a Workmate bench - it has a nice vise feature. I put a PCGS slab in the vise so that just the label end sticks out, knock the top of the slab off with a hammer and then pry off the slab - carefully - with a screwdriver. I've never damaged a coin that way (yet).

Wear safety goggles when doing this, though. Plastic shards will fly doing it this way.

MacCrimmon · December 2, 2010 3:09PM

I've found using a pair of nippers is the quickest, and cleanest method. You don't need the mega-pair this guy in the video uses either. Just align at 3-o'clock, or 9 on the slab, and NIP. The slab should fracture and then open like a Zippo lighter.

Ooops! Forgot the link..... Get Crackin'

canadacolornut · December 3, 2010 5:56PM

A couple of Elizabeth Crowns I really like.

I'm enjoying the hunt for nice cameos and/or color. Nice thing is that they don't have to cost a ton of money...

Lancastercoin · December 4, 2010 4:25PM

For PCGS holders the simplest way is to use a big ol' wire cutter, and clip once at each side. The slab cracks evenly in two and the coin slides, but doesn't fall, right out. It's probably the safest overall way as well, but doesn't work on NGC/ANACS holders, just PCGS/ICG. At coin shows I just throw them all on the floor but that takes a little practice. At the Houston show I at least had the courtesy to walk around the corner from NGC to break one of theirs before I gave it to our hosts for a walkthrough!

bidask · December 4, 2010 9:15PM

I agree keep it in the slab....protect it.

NEWP arrived today

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