NumisU In Depth Study -- PCGS Holder Evolution

We use the cataloguing system developed by Michael Schmidt. The numbering system is his and used in his book (make avaialble for sale). Schmidt is the leading researcher of slabs and author of (book).

Regular Production Coins
1986-1989	PCGS 1	Small size "Rattler"
1989	PCGS 2	Thick slab in slab
1989	PCGS 3	Doilie
1990-1995	PCGS 4	Green label, perforated, dot matrix print
1995-1998	PCGS 5	Green label, die cut, laser printer
1998	PCGS 6	First blue label holder; no Coin/Series numbers
1999-2002	PCGS 7 and PCGS 8	Series added for most (7) but not bullion and commems (8)
2002-2004	PCGS 12 and PCGS 13	Barcode moved to front.
2004-2005 (Oct)	PCGS 15	New large (non-PNG) hologram
(Nov) 2005-date	PCGS 18	Series and coin numbers removed.

Special Purpose Slabs
199_-199_	PCGS 9	Oversize Regency slab.
2004-date	PCGS 14	Multi-coin holder.

Sample Slabs
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Novelty Labels
State quarters, collectors club, etc.		Not currently part of this listing.