One of my lots came in an extra-thick NGC slab

[EVillageProwler]

Its LxW dimensions are standard, but the thickness precludes me from putting in an NGC box with standard spacing between slots. (I have a large number of the old NGC boxes made from semi-clear plastic.)

 

Anyone know which standard boxes out there can accommodate this type of slab? The assessed grade is sufficiently high that I won't consider liberating the coin and keeping it raw.

 

TIA,

 

EVP

[Mr.Mcknowitall]

Its LxW dimensions are standard, but the thickness precludes me from putting in an NGC box with standard spacing between slots. (I have a large number of the old NGC boxes made from semi-clear plastic.)

 

Anyone know which standard boxes out there can accommodate this type of slab? The assessed grade is sufficiently high that I won't consider liberating the coin and keeping it raw.

 

TIA,

 

EVP

 

There are a few times when I have had this kind of a problem.

What I did was use my Dremel and modified the slot. It was very easy.

[brg5658]

Hi EVP,

 

Unfortunately, there are no NGC (or other brand) boxes that are slotted to hold the double thick NGC slabs. But, I think johncurlis has the right idea.

 

-Brandon

[EVillageProwler]

Hmmm...

 

Thanks for the responses. I'm thinking of going with boxes that have no slots, because this will also be nice for raw coins in flips (common for us dark side folks).

 

EVP

[RWB]

Is that for those 'Plus Size' (+) coins?

 

Happens at the local kosher deli when they get to the end of the brisket..they just whomp it on the rye and it's really extra thick.

[Coindude]

This thread is worthless without pictures!

[yonico]

Its LxW dimensions are standard, but the thickness precludes me from putting in an NGC box with standard spacing between slots. (I have a large number of the old NGC boxes made from semi-clear plastic.)

 

Anyone know which standard boxes out there can accommodate this type of slab? The assessed grade is sufficiently high that I won't consider liberating the coin and keeping it raw.

 

TIA,

 

EVP

 

There are a few times when I have had this kind of a problem.

What I did was use my Dremel and modified the slot. It was very easy.

 

why not use the dremel to modify the slab?

[Kurtdog]

why not use the dremel to modify the slab?

He can't do that, doctor the slab. That will destroy its value to error slab collectors.

[RWB]

PM Jimmy Hoffa; I bet he could tell you about thick slabs.

[Mr.Mcknowitall]

Its LxW dimensions are standard, but the thickness precludes me from putting in an NGC box with standard spacing between slots. (I have a large number of the old NGC boxes made from semi-clear plastic.)

 

Anyone know which standard boxes out there can accommodate this type of slab? The assessed grade is sufficiently high that I won't consider liberating the coin and keeping it raw.

 

TIA,

 

EVP

 

There are a few times when I have had this kind of a problem.

What I did was use my Dremel and modified the slot. It was very easy.

 

why not use the dremel to modify the slab?

 

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[Coindude]

Must be one like this.

 

[brg5658]

Must be one like this.

 

 

Yep, that's the type. I have three medals in those types of holders. Don't see them all that often...

 

 

[EVillageProwler]

Yes, thanks, Coindude. It's exactly like that, and seems unnecessary for my coin (an Imperial Russia copper 5K from Catherine the Great).

[RWB]

18th century 5 kopec pieces are too thick for standard holders...this applies to originals and novodels.

[bochiman]

Thanks for posting the pics.

I was having a hard time imagining......I don't collect medals.

[yonico]

how thick is this slab? i don't think i've ever seen one like this.

 

i have many of the normal "fatty" NGC slabs and i just store them in a blue PCGS box

 

[brg5658]

how thick is this slab? i don't think i've ever seen one like this.

 

i have many of the normal "fatty" NGC slabs and i just store them in a blue PCGS box

 

See the picture above your post. These are not "fatty" slabs -- they are recent double-thick NGC slabs used for particularly large world coins and for some medals. PCGS boxes won't hold them. I also don't like PCGS boxes because the lids don't shut completely when you put in NGC slabs; I have an inkling that was done on purpose.

[yonico]

how thick is this slab? i don't think i've ever seen one like this.

 

i have many of the normal "fatty" NGC slabs and i just store them in a blue PCGS box

 

I also don't like PCGS boxes because the lids don't shut completely when you put in NGC slabs; I have an inkling that was done on purpose.

 

i know that is so annoying!

 

 

 

[CyberspaceVoid]

Have the same problem with a 1797 2-pence "cartwheel" .... but that just means I keep it out of a box and enjoy it

[coinman1794]

The extra-thick or extra-deep slab is made to accommodate high relief coins and metals that would not fit inside a normal slab. I guestimate them to be 1.5x thicker than a normal NGC slab. They have a square ring around the perimeter of the interior compartment, which can partially obstruct the view of wider coins and medals.

 

 

 

 

[coinman1794]

Yes, thanks, Coindude. It's exactly like that, and seems unnecessary for my coin (an Imperial Russia copper 5K from Catherine the Great).

 

My 5 Kopecs fit snuggly in regular size PCGS slabs. I imagine they would fit NGC as well.

 

[cpm9ball]

When I submitted my ANA medals for grading, ten of them (5-silver & 5-bronze)

were high relief and had to go into the extra-thick slab.

 

Chris

[RWB]

My 5k novodels ended up in thick slabs...allows room between coin and plastic.