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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Collect89, post: 1966395, member: 15445&quot;]My new coin presents a bit of a conundrum.&nbsp; It is a high grade example with just a couple issues. I’d like to just keep it in the existing slab &amp; have fun with it as it is. Unfortunately, I may need to mess with it before finally placing the coin in the collection.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#1 There is no weight or dimension listed on the slab.&nbsp; Also, the slab does not include the desired “edge view” feature.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#2 IMO The value of the item is enhanced by the NGC AU slab grade.&nbsp; If <u>I</u> remove it from the slab, it will be a raw coin that looks freshly cleaned.&nbsp; (It is what it is).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#3 IMO the coin could use some time to re-tone in a cabinet without the protection of the slab plastic.&nbsp; (Unfortunately, this would require that I crack it &amp; loose the added value that the NGC slab provides).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#4 The slab insert is yellow around the coin indicating the coin has out-gassed something.&nbsp; The coin should probably be turned over to NCS for conservation (neutralizing) and then placed in a new edge view slab with the same grade.&nbsp; (Unfortunately, this will cost $).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Perhaps I should just accept the lowered value &amp; crack it out of the slab myself.&nbsp; I am more than capable of neutralizing the coin &amp; storing it raw.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Of course much of this is just opinion on my part. BTW, This slab is my second Antiochus VII. I could always sell it cheap to some lucky person at CT &amp; reinvest in something that I don’t have to mess with.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]348108[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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