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<p>[QUOTE="COCollector, post: 2303251, member: 76108"]I'm a big fan of AirTite capsules. Use 'em for all my raw half dollars.</p><p><br /></p><p>I like the "black ring" capsules for my Franklins, Walkers, and Liberty Seated halves:</p><p><img src="http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/Coins/1940%20Walker%20half%20dollar%20obv_zps6chnmdxq.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>But for my Capped Bust halves I use the "Direct Fit" capsule.</p><p><br /></p><p>This lets you see the CBH edge inscription:</p><p><img src="http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/Coins/Capped%20Bust%20capsule%20with%20wedge%203_zpsl8a89nnu.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately they don't make an <i><b>exact</b></i> size capsule for the CBH (32.5 mm).</p><p><br /></p><p>Their <b><a href="http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-size-guide.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-size-guide.html" rel="nofollow">size chart</a></b> says H-32 (32.7 mm) will work. It does... with a small wedge, it's snug and doesn't rattle.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/Coins/Capped%20Bust%20capsule%20with%20wedge%201_zpsen0b7vwz.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>For display, I use the Lighthouse "Coin Capsule Page" ($3/ea) in my own 3-ring binders: <a href="http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-capsule-pocket-page-albums.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-capsule-pocket-page-albums.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-capsule-pocket-page-albums.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>For compact storage in my safe deposit box, I use these tubes: <a href="http://www.jpscorner.com/storage-tubes-airtite-coin-holders.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.jpscorner.com/storage-tubes-airtite-coin-holders.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jpscorner.com/storage-tubes-airtite-coin-holders.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>More info:</p><p><a href="http://www.jpscorner.com/airtite-coin-holders.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.jpscorner.com/airtite-coin-holders.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jpscorner.com/airtite-coin-holders.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, shop around for best prices.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="COCollector, post: 2303251, member: 76108"]I'm a big fan of AirTite capsules. Use 'em for all my raw half dollars. I like the "black ring" capsules for my Franklins, Walkers, and Liberty Seated halves: [IMG]http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/Coins/1940%20Walker%20half%20dollar%20obv_zps6chnmdxq.jpg[/IMG] But for my Capped Bust halves I use the "Direct Fit" capsule. This lets you see the CBH edge inscription: [IMG]http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/Coins/Capped%20Bust%20capsule%20with%20wedge%203_zpsl8a89nnu.jpg[/IMG] Unfortunately they don't make an [I][B]exact[/B][/I] size capsule for the CBH (32.5 mm). Their [B][URL='http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-size-guide.html']size chart[/URL][/B] says H-32 (32.7 mm) will work. It does... with a small wedge, it's snug and doesn't rattle. [IMG]http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/Coins/Capped%20Bust%20capsule%20with%20wedge%201_zpsen0b7vwz.jpg[/IMG] For display, I use the Lighthouse "Coin Capsule Page" ($3/ea) in my own 3-ring binders: [url]http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-capsule-pocket-page-albums.html[/url] For compact storage in my safe deposit box, I use these tubes: [url]http://www.jpscorner.com/storage-tubes-airtite-coin-holders.html[/url] More info: [url]http://www.jpscorner.com/airtite-coin-holders.html[/url] Of course, shop around for best prices.[/QUOTE]
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