| When to slab or not to slab a coin
I use this criteria as a basis for whether to slab or not to slab: (1) The coin should be more valuable than the cost of grading the coin. So some common dates would not apply except: (A) the coin has superior eye appeal or (B) It is a coin from a relative or loved one. Here, slabbing will allow the coin not to endure further damage. Slabbing will protect the coin. Here, the sentimental value out weighs the cost of slabbing.
(2) Having a coin slabbed protects the coin as well as having it attributed. Use reputable third party graders.
(3) the third party grading service should be one you are confortable with. In the case of Morgan Dollars, my preference is with NGC or PCGS.
However, you need to research a third party grading company you will be, or are confortable with.
(4) Attribution. Morgan dollars and Peace dollars can be attributed for their VAM designation without grading the coin. In this case, typically, five dollars covers the cost of slabbing.
I hope you find this criteria useful.
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