NumisU In Depth Study -- PCGS Holder Evolution

PCGS 1 (1986-1989)
The "Rattler"

Slab shell	Small size, rattler, no internal gasket; not stackable
Label color	Green (white with green dots??)
Label separation	Perforated
Label printer	Dot matrix; lacks crispness
PCGS Logo	None; full company name spelled out on reverse.
Hologram	None
Barcode	None
Change from prior holder
Other Notes

PCGS 1 was the first slab used by PCGS when it started grading coins in February 1986. It is slightly narrower and shorter and much thinner than later slabs. It is commonly known as a "Rattler" because when shaken the coin rattles inside the holder. The paper used for the label was green and appears to have been printed with a dot matrix printer. There is no hologram or barcode. The ragged edge of perforations are visible on each end of the label.

Note about counterfeits??