Question About The Hologram On The New Generation PCGS Slabs

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usc96 Valued Member United States 291 Posts	Posted 08/26/2012 12:26 pm I have recently bought on different occasions (two different local coin shops and one from ebay) three coins in the new generation PCGS slabs. These are the ones with the three clear plastic edge view prongs holding the coin in place. When I put the most recent addition into one of my blue PCGS boxes, it was a tight fit. That got me to thinking, so I tried fitting the other two new generation holders in the blue PCGS box. One fit fine, and one was snug like the one that raised my concern. The next step was to compare the three slabs to online diagnostics, and to earlier PCGS slabs I have. I noticed that the hologram on the new generation PCGS slab is a little different from the previous generation. The hologram is still reflective, just not as much. The hologram letters in PCGS still reflect the rainbow of colors like the earlier hologram sticker, but the St. Gaudens coin on the hologram sticker is a little larger and has no rainbow of reflectiveness. The slab otherwise looked fine. The coins look appropriate for their grades. Should I be concerned? Can someone look in their set to see if they notice the same regarding the St. Gaudens coin on the hologram sticker? Thanks. Edited by usc96 08/26/2012 12:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff

basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 08/26/2012 1:58 pm Personally I've never had any trouble getting my pcgs slabs into the boxes whether it be their + service, an old slab or a new one I got back I sent in. Its kind of hard to really comment without pictures. I would say it is also possible you may just have a warped box for whatever reason. If you are really worried about it you can also get in touch with them as they are very interested in tracking down fake PCGS slabs Report this Post to the Staff
usc96 Valued Member United States 291 Posts	Posted 08/26/2012 2:27 pm When I say it was a tight fit, what I meant was the slab did not just fall into place like I am use to. It still fit, but it took a little effort (not much). Maybe it was warped? Maybe I'm just use to NGC boxes, since those are roomy enough for both NGC and PCGS holders. Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 08/26/2012 3:09 pm The PCGS boxes are a a more custom fit but should still fit fine. http://coins.about.com/od/coingradi...Diagnostics/ I dunno how much thatll help for a newer one but hope it helps Report this Post to the Staff
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