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Welcome to the Slab Collector group! Here we enjoy vintage slabs, sample slabs, prototypes, and other odd items!
Buy the slab, not the coin! That’s our motto.
Buy the slab, not the coin! That’s our motto.
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- This is a super early sample of the GS-15 holder. This was given specifically to members of the BoD and a few other internal folks. Notice how there is no texture on the holder and no PCGS logo on the holder? Also, the hologram was just a foil hot-stamp with no branding. The population of these is less than 20.This is a super early sample of the GS-15 holder. This was given specifically to members of the BoD and a few other internal folks. Notice how there is no texture on the holder and no PCGS logo on the holder? Also, the hologram was just a foil hot-stamp with no branding. The population of these is less than 20.
2 Comments 0 Shares 540 ViewsPlease log in to like, share and comment!Commenting is disabled.- Very cool!Very cool!
- 2023-12-04 02:02:47
- Better photo to show the clear holder and missing PCGS.Better photo to show the clear holder and missing PCGS.
- 2023-12-01 05:39:58
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- So I would often buy (with my own money!) bullion coins and just put them into test holders. I don’t specifically remember the story behind this, but it is a pre-GS15 holder welded with an NGC label!So I would often buy (with my own money!) bullion coins and just put them into test holders. I don’t specifically remember the story behind this, but it is a pre-GS15 holder welded with an NGC label!
2 Comments 0 Shares 579 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- Was it a crackout? I know you said you don't recall, just find it interesting.Was it a crackout? I know you said you don't recall, just find it interesting.
- 2023-12-01 13:23:25
- SilverAge3 The label matches the coin, so I'm assuming I did crack it out and put it into the PCGS holder. It might have been testing a new gasket resin or something, and for reference (to compare against other test subjects) I kept in the NGC label. Normally when we would do testing we wouldn't put in labels, we'd just write in sharpie on the holder. But if there already was a label, it's possible I used that instead. Then we'd have spreadsheets to keep track of test coins/holders over time (as we subjected them to immersion, environmental chambers, etc.). There's actually a ton of testing that goes into holders and gaskets that most people don't realize.[SilverAge3] The label matches the coin, so I'm assuming I did crack it out and put it into the PCGS holder. It might have been testing a new gasket resin or something, and for reference (to compare against other test subjects) I kept in the NGC label. Normally when we would do testing we wouldn't put in labels, we'd just write in sharpie on the holder. But if there already was a label, it's possible I used that instead. Then we'd have spreadsheets to keep track of test coins/holders over time (as we subjected them to immersion, environmental chambers, etc.). There's actually a ton of testing that goes into holders and gaskets that most people don't realize.
- 2023-12-01 18:36:35
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- These are cards, but there are test/samples of those too! When Pokémon released metallic cards, the first ones we saw were poorly manufactured and the paint was chipping off in the original Pokémon packaging. We wanted to try and figure out how to holder these and I graciously offered the use of my own personal cards for holder testing. I’m not 100% what the final solution was (as this was around the time I left), but here are my personal cards.These are cards, but there are test/samples of those too! When Pokémon released metallic cards, the first ones we saw were poorly manufactured and the paint was chipping off in the original Pokémon packaging. We wanted to try and figure out how to holder these and I graciously offered the use of my own personal cards for holder testing. I’m not 100% what the final solution was (as this was around the time I left), but here are my personal cards.0 Comments 0 Shares 453 Views
- So this isn’t a prototype slab or anything, but this label was used on a bunch of different coins that were given to visitors of the Santa Ana, CA office. There are probably about 10-12 different coins that we would use this label for - almost always 1oz silver bullion. My guess is that the total population of coins with this label is probably about 200, and like I said, that is spread over 10-12 different coin types/dates. Has anyone ever seen one of these in the wild?So this isn’t a prototype slab or anything, but this label was used on a bunch of different coins that were given to visitors of the Santa Ana, CA office. There are probably about 10-12 different coins that we would use this label for - almost always 1oz silver bullion. My guess is that the total population of coins with this label is probably about 200, and like I said, that is spread over 10-12 different coin types/dates. Has anyone ever seen one of these in the wild?
1 Comments 0 Shares 439 ViewsCommenting is disabled. - Hi Folks - so I worked at PCGS for 20 years and was responsible for coin holder development (amongst other things). Throughout the years we created a bunch of sample/prototype slabs that we would often give away to office visitors, VIPs, etc. Is there interest in the community to see these?Hi Folks - so I worked at PCGS for 20 years and was responsible for coin holder development (amongst other things). Throughout the years we created a bunch of sample/prototype slabs that we would often give away to office visitors, VIPs, etc. Is there interest in the community to see these?6 Comments 0 Shares 664 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- Okay... I've got all of the stuff packed up in my garage but I'll pull it out and start posting here. I think some of the most interesting are the gasket designs that we never implemented. It doesn't sound very interesting but some of the designs were pretty out there.Okay... I've got all of the stuff packed up in my garage but I'll pull it out and start posting here. I think some of the most interesting are the gasket designs that we never implemented. It doesn't sound very interesting but some of the designs were pretty out there.
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- Don’t miss out on this stunning 1886 Three Cent Nickel. Graded a PCGS PR65, this coin exudes timeless elegance and is truly a beauty to behold! Don't wait any longer! Get it today at https://www.ebay.com/itm/325845260033 !
#Nummismatics #CoinCollecting #OGH #PCGS
0 Comments 0 Shares 475 Views - A scarce White Rattler today at GreatCollections. The 339th or 340th coin ever graded by PCGS.
#whiterattler #pcgs #greatcollections
https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1423267/1963-Franklin-Half-Dollar-PCGS-Proof-65-OGH-1st-Gen--White-RattlerA scarce White Rattler today at GreatCollections. The 339th or 340th coin ever graded by PCGS. #whiterattler #pcgs #greatcollections https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1423267/1963-Franklin-Half-Dollar-PCGS-Proof-65-OGH-1st-Gen--White-Rattler
0 Comments 0 Shares 496 Views - The Weekly Auction #29 closes tonight @7pm est. Part III of the Central Illinois Hoard of Rattlers, last chance to pick up a piece from this collection!! #oldholders #PCGScoins #NGCcoins #CACcoins #GOLDCAC #vintagecoins #uscoins #coincollecting0 Comments 0 Shares 543 Views
- The Weekly Auction #27 featuring Part II of the Central Illinois Hoard of Rattlers closes tonight @7pm est! Stay tuned for Part III coming up in the Weekly Auction #29, visit at booth 1306 at the Worlds Fair of Money to view highlights! #pcgscoins #ngccoins #caccoins #goldCAC #oldholders #oldmoney #coinsarecool #coincollectingonabudget1 Comments 0 Shares 616 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- Join the newly formed group "US Cameo Proof / SMS Coins 1950-1972"! Share your pictures and adventure stories tracking down these elusive cameo gems!Join the newly formed group "US Cameo Proof / SMS Coins 1950-1972"! Share your pictures and adventure stories tracking down these elusive cameo gems!
0 Comments 0 Shares 601 Views - Do you like old holders? Do you like old holders with CAC and GOLD CAC stickers?!? The you will not want to miss the Central Illinois Hoard of Rattlers, mostly PCGS OGH Rattler holders with a smattering of white label NGC coins. Part I in the Regency Auction #60 goes off TOMORROW 7pm est. Part II closes July 30th at 7pm est. Part III closes August 13. #oldholders #OGH #rattler #PCGScoins #NGCcoins #CACcoins #GOLDCAC #vintageholders #rarecoins #gold0 Comments 0 Shares 479 Views
- ANACS Blue Label Sample slab acquired at the TNA (Texas) Show May 2007.ANACS Blue Label Sample slab acquired at the TNA (Texas) Show May 2007.
2 Comments 0 Shares 542 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- nice i dont have many blue anacs samplesnice i dont have many blue anacs samples
- 2023-07-26 10:14:36
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- And glad AMACS did not stay with these holders for the coins they graded.The design was intended to be easy open,but feel very cheap as a resultAnd glad AMACS did not stay with these holders for the coins they graded.The design was intended to be easy open,but feel very cheap as a result
- 2023-07-26 11:05:16
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- I wonder how many people tossed the marketing material in the trash but kept the slab?I wonder how many people tossed the marketing material in the trash but kept the slab?1 Comments 0 Shares 654 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
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