Opinion: New PCGS edgeview holders.

I recently saw a PCGS coin with a new plastic edge view.

The coin was being offered in Europe. Is that something PCGS is trying out first in Europe?




Any opinions?

Thank you.

guy

 

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(I would hit the dislike button)

 

Looks like a normal PCGS holder to me.

 

I cant see the edge in these pics to make up my mind.

 

I saw some holder that showed the edge pretty good so probably keeping up with times.

http://www.brent-krueger.com/coinedge1.html

 

These aren't that new.

You usually find early copper/colonials in these holders because often times these pieces have different edge lettering/engrailling used in attribution. I have also seen some modern prez dollars in these to show the various edge "errors."

I like the edge view. Too many times I've cracked out a decent looking coin only to find edge damage/issues.

 

I love these new holders. Make photos look a bit odd, but they allow a view of the edge through the slab, and really improve a shortcoming of regular holders, IMO.

 

From what I have seen I like them.

 

They've been using them for a few years on prez bucks and some early large cents.

would be nice if they would use them on other coins upon request. i'd love to have my $10 Indians and $20 St. Gaudens coins in edge view holders as I currently can't see one of the coolest features of those coins.

 

I have heard complaints that the NGC sideview prongs can cause a rimbump on the coins if the slab is hit hard enough. Not sure if it's true or not but I wouldn't want my coins in that.

 

They were introduced back in 2007, but other than on the Presidents and a couple other coin types for the most part they are not used.

Probably depends on the size of the sledgehammer you hit the slab with. Rally the plastic of the insert is much softer than the metal of the coin so the only way you would get a rim bump is if whatever hits the slab comes through the outer plastic, compresses the insert completely, and then dents the metal.

 

Big, big positive. Two thumbs up from me.

There are many reasons. One if them is simply this : for us early US guys, enjoying the edge is a big part of enjoying the coin. We love the lettered edge stuff, vine and bars, what have you. In fact, it is often a vital element in attributing the coin.

Another reason (as mentioned above) - grading the edge is part of grading the coin. Don't forget the third side !