CAN I USE THIS?

I bought some plastic cent holders for some really old cents that I have..
Early 1900's and late 1800's. I got them in the mail yesterday. I put a cent in one
of the holders and it was a nice hold from side to side, but noticed if I flipped the
holder upside down, I could feel the cent moving...Not much, but there is a gap
inside the holder so the cent will move a little up and down....Not side to side
but up and down...Should I use these? I had thought about putting the coins / holders
inside a coin book on a plastic page, but since the book will be moving especially when
I turn the pages, I don't think that would be a good idea....I would certainly
appreciate any advise you can give me and thanks ahead of time.

 

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The coin is harder than that plastic, and the plastic isn't abrasive. It may sound bad but I don't see it hurting the coin.

 

Try a few more cents and see what you get. What brand of holders? Wear is a factor but that 1965 cent should not rattle around.

 

That's great, I will use them...Thank You Hommer!

 

Thanks Idhair, I am just using that 1965 to "test" the holders out...I am going to
put a bunch of late / middle 1980's and early 1900's in them...There is no brand
name that I can see...But I do know they come from china...

 

This will largely depend on the coin. Plastic absolutely can cause issues, but I too wouldn't worry much about it with the type of circulated material shown.

 

I'd like to know a little more about the plastic; is it PVC based?

 

I bought them on EBay and this is the only info on the plastic
that I can find...

Item specifics
Condition:
New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Brand:
Unbranded
Designer/Brand: MagiDeal Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Size: 19mm Quantity: 100
Color:
Clear
Material: plastic
UPC:
Does not apply
ISBN:
Does not apply
EAN:
Does not apply

 

Another question Please, how would you clean these coins? Acetone? I would think no but not sure what to use

 

Don't try to clean them in any way. Just put them in the holders.

 

I agree.

And low grade cents will not be harmed by those holders.

If you had Proof or Gem Uncirculated items, it might be a different story.

 

Yes. I should have said that.

 

It might be wise to treat the verdigris, especially on that flying eagle, before you put them in the holders.

 

Thanks Hommer, I will do that

 

Thanks Guys! I most certainly appreciate your advise!!!