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"Slab" is a slang term for a plastic encapsulated coin by one of the grading services. (View Post)

I surprised someone hasn't mentioned the coin dealer who occasionally posts here who accidentally threw away a slabbed $4 gold Stella which now resides somewhere in a landfill. :o (View Post)

Yes. Even though adjustment marks are part of the minting process, they adversely affect the eye appeal of a coin and eye appeal is a grading factor. (View Post)

That was my first thought. After creating the push out, you could always copper plate it to hide and protect the exposed zinc. (View Post)

Why use water which may or may not be pure when you can use pure acetone for a final rinse? It will quickly evaporate from the coin's surfaces. If you are concerned about the purity of your acet… (View Post)