Question about PCGS holders????

I am looking at possibly buying a coin in a PCGS holder, but the coin has shifted about 45 degrees in the holder. Is there any way to rotate the coin back its proper position?

 

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I think the grading service will re-holder it for you for a small fee.

 

This happens a lot. I just stike the holder on the desk. the coin will rotate, keep doing this until it alligens up the way you want it.

 

I wouldn't do that.

 

Why not ?

 

Ripley's response made me more comfortable and I was just about to make the purchase, then I saw your response. Why do you say that?

 

What holder is it in? The old rattler holders are usually a lot easier to rotate back then the newer slabs. It's not exactly a gentle process though (depending on how stubborn it is), and there is a chance that you could chip/crack the slab.

Here's an example: Try at your own risk!

 

Did you make the buy ?

 

That looks pretty rough. I'd be scared to try it.

 

Well, to make an omlette. Ya have to break a few eggs !!!

 

I have not purchased it. Now that I am finished with my 7070 type set, I am planning to do a certified type set. For the mid 19th century time frame, I'm looking for 1853 US coins, mainly because I like the rays on the quarter and half. I already have the PCGS certified 1853 quarter, so I occasionally search 1853 on eBay.

Here is the one I'm looking at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1853-1C-Braided...S_Individual&hash=item5642ecb80d#ht_599wt_689

 

That coin looks like it is AU55, not MS63.

I would do Ripley's idea, but don't hit it THAT hard

 

This is a perfectly safe process which I've used many times. The slabs are very durable and the only change I'd make would be in selecting a herder surface such as a concrete patio. It makes much less noise and is much quicker.

 

Thanks. I'll probably pass and wait until I see one in person at a show.

 

I'm working with a commem in an OGH right now.
It appears to be rotated about 150-160° CCW.
I'm not going to mess with it.
It's an MS-65 and I don't want to take a chance of turning it into a slider.

 

Ouch

guy

 

Question - "When is a MS-70 not an MS-70 ?"
Answer - "When its in a PCGS MS-69 slab"

 

lol? i sort of get it

 

We need the experts to come in!

I am not great at coin grading, but I am likely wrong. The coin looks really suspicious, maybe cleaned.

(You might've seen this)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1853-1C-Braided...S_Individual&hash=item3362956683#ht_600wt_698

That coin makes the 63 look like it isn't MS

 

That one has been up for a while. Looks like a big rim ding at 4:00.