Assistance neded on removing coin from government capsule

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by 1953, May 11, 2018.

  1. 1953

    1953 Active Member

    The 1999p Proof Anthony dollar come encased in a capsule. I have tried to open it but cannot as I wish to put it in a Capital. I see where one of the capsules is recessed to go into he other but have been unable to lift it out.?

    Thank you
     
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  3. V. Kurt Bellman

    V. Kurt Bellman Yes, I'm blunt! Get over your "feeeeelings".

    If your hands are steadier than mine (a cerebral hemm 9 years ago) a sharp knife edge can free it up. Small bites. Pry, rotate, pry, rotate, repeat. Don't be in a hurry.
     
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  4. 1953

    1953 Active Member

    Thank you and I will pray for your health as I have chronic neuropathy in my legs and some in one arm.
     
  5. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    You know, I think there could be a market for something like a tiny hand-held vise that would let you slowly tighten a pair of wedges against opposing edges of a capsule until it starts to pop.

    I've been fortunate enough not to suffer any disabling neurological damage so far, but I've never been especially sure-fingered. I'd love to use something less risky than a knife/screwdriver/chisel to open those cursed things. Protect the coins and protect my fingers.
     
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  6. V. Kurt Bellman

    V. Kurt Bellman Yes, I'm blunt! Get over your "feeeeelings".

    Well then we're going to have to find an alternate way to "qualify" you, aren't we? Seriously, I don't recommend it.
     
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  7. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Doin' my best to avoid. Exercising, eating as carefully as I can stand, BP/LDL/sugar all good, not dealing with politicians or The General Public at work; any other recommendations?
     
  8. V. Kurt Bellman

    V. Kurt Bellman Yes, I'm blunt! Get over your "feeeeelings".

    Yes, funny you should ask. DO get regular medical checkups as you age. I didn’t. “Dude Doctor Syndrome” is not a good idea.
     
  9. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I'm there. Caught the cholesterol going up 10-15 years ago, went on a statin, no side effects, numbers right back where they belong. Checking yearly, along with a general physical.

    Too late to do anything about my choice of parents, but I'm trying to stay on top of everything else.
     
  10. Heat the capsule with a hair dryer. It will expand on its own and be easier to open. TC
     
  11. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

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