Using Direct Fit airtites

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Aberlight, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. Aberlight

    Aberlight New Member

    Recently I purchased several direct fit airtites (no rings) and have noticed that a few high areas actually touch the surface of the airtite. With Morgans its the hair above the ear and on Franklin's the areas that touch are the cheek, hair behind the ear, and letter "D" in GOD. Obviously the coins do not move, but my question is do you think this pressure can affect the areas in contact if movement doesn't occur? The coins used are MS63-64.
     
    Aberlight, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    You'll be fine. You need movement to cause friction.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 22, 2008
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  4. Aberlight

    Aberlight New Member

    What about cameo areas? Same rule apply?

    Thanks
     
    Aberlight, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Yes. In any holder the coin will touch.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector


    PHEWWW, Glad to hear THAT.

    Bruce
     
    mralexanderb, Jan 22, 2008
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  7. Cloudsweeper99

    Cloudsweeper99 Treasure Hunter

    I don't like the direct fit airtites for exactly that reason. I know it shouldn't matter, but it bothers me so I use the black ring airtites. Even if there is no friction, there appears to be pressure.
     
    Cloudsweeper99, Jan 23, 2008
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  8. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    I use the black rings also, and the bonus is they really set off copper, looks great as well as safe !!
     
    Arizona Jack, Jan 23, 2008
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