Thread: Brown Box Eisenhower

Hi All,

Any input would be appreciated. Shoud I break proof Eisenhower out of their original mint package and put in Saflips? Or should I leave them with future hope like the grading of Morgan GSA dollars in original holder? Also any input on Saflips is welcome I think they are the best archive.

Thanks,

Ben
Tampa FL

I'd leave them in the hard case. NGC's been grading Ikes in the mint boxes for awhile now: http://www.collectors-society.com/ne...?IDArticle=131

OGP is best, but it is your coin!

i want some ogp ikes

Those are like the first slabs !

Those "first slabs" were causing some ugly milky haze on the coins so I took Ikes out and put them in intercept shield holders. I'm saving s lot of space too.

This was answered for you the other day: Eisenhower Brown Box

What is the easiest and safest way to get them out of the mint package? Plastic like that can cut you bad...

get it graded???

Originally Posted by bwhiteside59

What is the easiest and safest way to get them out of the mint package? Plastic like that can cut you bad...

What I do is hold it lengthwise and twist it back and forth until I hear the plastic popping.

Once I get a good pop, the seal should have broken in one or more locations.

I insert a fine bladed screwdriver into one of the broken areas and carefully pry it open. The remainder of the seal usually separates creating the two halves.

The coin itself will not simply fall out of the black insert but must be coaxed out by either flexing the insert or pressing on the coin from the reverse with a soft cotton cloth. I never touch the cloth on the mirrored fields but instead press on the "Moon" portion which is cameo'ed. I ALWAYS work over a soft surface. Usually a padded jewelers pad or a soft terry cloth towel.

Use some common sense when attempting this since the plastic can and will cut you if you do anything to forceful.

An alternative is to get a hammer and tap on the edges while holding the plastic slab firmly on concrete. You'll hear the plastic crack. I usually flip it over and tap on each side but this must be done on a solid surface. Again, use some common sense and protect your eyes from flying shards of plastic if you decide to bash the hel_ out of it.

Most of these pop open rather easily but can be quite stubborn. NONE are as difficult as breaking open a 1973-1982 Proof Set though! Doing those takes some talent!

Originally Posted by james m. wolfe

get it graded???

Whats the value on that PR68, if you don't mind me askin! As far as the brown box Ikes the biggest mistake I made was not buying them as a set a few years back for $25! I own them all now, and have thought about having them graded in there original boxes!GregB

a simple $30 jigsaw should work quite nicely for opening slabs.

Originally Posted by Doug21

a simple $30 jigsaw should work quite nicely for opening slabs.

One might buy a couple more 40% silver proof Ikes for that much and leave them all in the OGP safe and sound.

Originally Posted by krispy

One might buy a couple more 40% silver proof Ikes for that much and leave them all in the OGP safe and sound.

Some people ( like me) happen to own one already.

I would leave them and GSA as packaged, though.

what ever you want to pay for??? $50.00