What Is The Series Code And Coin Number On PCGS Slab?

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Topology New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 08/21/2025 3:19 pm I've come across conflicting information about what the "Series" and "Coin" numbers mean on PCGS slabs. I've attached an image of one for reference. Since I've never uploaded an image before, in case it didn't work, the label reads: "Series: 39PR Coin: 38." From the glossary, I understand that "Series" refers to a motif used over time. However, I also saw a post on this forum suggesting that "Series" appears when duplicate coins are submitted in bulk, with the "Coin" number designating the specific coin from the lot. I apologize if this is a basic question, I'm still new to this. Thanks for your help! Edited by Topology 08/21/2025 3:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 08/21/2025 4:53 pm Series is just that. What coin series is it. In this case, 39PR Washington quarter Proof and this is the 38th coin in that series. I found it annoying and avoided that label type when I built my Ike set. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6988 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 12:51 am Quote: and this is the 38th coin in that series. Wow did not know that, here I thought it meant the submitter submitted at least 38 coins in one submission. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15381 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 06:13 am to the CCF jbuck is correct. There exist multiple coins slabbed with the identical Series and Coin numbers. The only unique identifier on the slab is the serial number - in this case 71770232 The Series and Coin information appeared on PCGS slabs for a limited time only. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4587 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 07:26 am Series/Coin blue labels were around longer than you think... They first appeared on the Generation 4.0B label in October 1998 and were removed at the end of the Generation 4.3 era in November 2005. Just over 7 years... -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 08:55 am Yup, which means there were many of them in my way when I was building my set. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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