Hi there! New to the group, and just getting back into the hobby. Quite a number of years ago (probably over 10), when I was a bit more into collecting, I bought a 1925 Stone Mountain commemorative. Being from Georgia, and liking the design, I just really wanted one. It's probably one of my more valuable coins. It's just been stored in the 2x2 I bought it in since I got it... I believe it's natural and uncirculated, and I would like to give it a bit more protection than the 2x2. You think it's worth getting this slabbed for grading and protection? I only have 2 slabbed coins now. One, my avatar, a 1911 $2.5 gold indian, ANACS AU58 that I received as a gift, and my other is my 1932-S quarter, that a discussion after posting some pictures in rec.collecting.coins when I bought it, some said the mint mark looked funny. ANACS graded it VF DETAILS, Damaged, NET F-12 (some scratches on Washington's face). So, if I sent this off, it would be my 3rd slabbed coin.
You'll get about as much physical protection from a ring-type Air-tite, and it'll cost you maybe a buck. If you think the grading opinion is worth the submission fee, I'd go for it. Otherwise, don't worry about it.
Your going to possibly spend a significant portion of the value of the coin simply to put it in hard plastic. Any number of store bought plastic holders will do a great job of protecting it for much less money.
Pretty much the same sentiments from me. There are hard plastic holders that would do about as much good as a slab.
Agreed with the above. Those are usually around $30 coins and you'll pay quite a bit to get it slabbed. I would suggest an airtite if you want better protection. Stick with the ones that have a small black inner ring to slide the coin into. Don't just buy a hard plastic case; those rattle quite a bit.
the mintage is high I would not have it slabbed an air tight would be just as good to have it certified would be almost the worth of the coin value
It's entirely up to you. Like others have said there are a number of other, less expensive options available that will provide just as much protection. It sounds like you may have a bit of sentimental value attached to this coin, so if I were you I would probably choose the grading route. It is a bit more expensive, but these classic commemoratives are very collectable and if it graded at a MS 65 I think it would be worth it, regardless of the sentimental value.
Tough to tell from the picture, but I doubt it's a high enough grade to justify the fees to have it graded. I agree with buying an airtight capsule. Great protection and much cheaper. That said, it is a pretty specimen and I've always like the Stone Mountain Comemmorative. Enjoy it and save your money for more coins.
Heres a different perspective: you can buy another one pregraded for $50-$75 @ a show....depending on grade and then sell that one to offset the $... that one looks ms63ish so id imagine you could get 30-40 out of it... or wait for those good ol anacs specials to come around if you are determined to have that one slabbed...
Where are you getting MS63 Stone Mountains for $30-40? I agree that the only way I'd bother putting this in plastic is if there's a special or you piggyback onto someone's large PCGS economy order at $20 plus whatever they figure your share of the shipping is -- the larger the order, the less your share.
