Protecting Silver Coins

I have some really nice silver Franklin half dollars and quarters that I believe would grade very high. They are the "nicest" coins I have ever held. I have had several people say it would not be worth it to get them graded (Without them seeing them) but I want to preserve them for my kids. What is the best way to protect the integrity of these beautiful coins? Any thoughts? Encapsulate them?

Thanks and forgive my ignorance,

Erin

 

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I put all my coins in Direct Fit Air-Tite holders. The modern holders don't have any chemicals in them that can harm your coins. You can buy these online but you can get them cheaper at your local coin dealer probably. You will need a 24mm for your quarters and a 30.6mm for your 1/2's.

 

I like the direct fit and ringed air-tites!

 

I don't understand why not have them graded, unless cost is a factor. Perhaps you could even use 2x2 flips and send in what coins you can for grading (encapsulation is included in the price) as you can afford it. Then they have a coin with a known, authenticated grade, preserved and with a recognized value by dollectors.

Just a thought.

 

I like 2X2 flips because storage is easier in a flip box. Air tights are always sliding around and don't stack well.

 

I like them in vinyl pages for comparison coins and boxes for storage. But the good stuff is in slabs.

 

Gary,

There is a basic problem with your argument for TPG slabbing.

If in 30 years TPGs have gone the way of the Edsel, then the whole value and grade thing will probably be worthless. PCGS may be long out of business by then, or could have degraded into a modern day self-slabber. Some would argue how much it is worth currently, but I digress.

The slabs are good protection from damage due to handling, but a LOT more costly than air-tites when postage and insurance are factored in. The air-tites may also give more environmental protection to the coins in the long run.

 

Chemical reactions tend to go more slowly when it's dry. Desiccants are a good idea.

People who know more than I do recommend Intercept Shield products.

 

Where can I/she buy these? "Desiccants are a good idea"

 

Anyone have a thought on how to keep larger pieces from tarnishing? I have a couple of 1lb. troy rounds. A Ziplock baggy isn't doing it for me nor does it protect from hard contact..

 

Desiccants can be found in flower shops and gun stores. For larger pieces, Intercept Shield makes boxes, or you could use the special cloth sold for protecting silverware.

 

I was hoping for something that is as air tight as possible.

 

Flips for transport to TPG's. Air-Tites and boxes for others. About to Air-Tites my Maple Leaf bullion strikes.

 

Maybe, but at least the grade given at the time of grading should be good. Otherwise why bother to grade them at all. I mean we came a long way from 50-60 years ago when each dealer wrote their opinion on a cardboard flip. Sure it will evolve to a computer generated grading fo a better standardization. And by that time, probably the only coins made, if any will be NIFCs. But you are correct, something will change.

gary

 

I vote for air-tite and gloves.