Question about this slab
Russell12
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Why is the slab date different from PCGS's Cert Verification site?
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Russell12
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Nice catch.
Plus, the mintage is zero (?)
The reason is that the mint has been striking and selling modern versions of these old medals which were issued years ago in larger sizes. This one is too large to go into a normal PCGS slab. I believe that it was struck in the 1950s for a collector who supplied silver to the mint to make it. Usually you see these pieces in bronze. This medal was first issued in 1905 when Theordore Roosevelt was inaugurated for his one elected term.
I don't understand what this has to do with a coin issued in 2013 shows 2014 on it's label.
If that’s your question, my short answer is, I don’t know. I have the Theodore Roosevelt Chronicles set, but I have not paid much attention to when it was issued.
I'll make a GUESS. A mistake on the label (i.e., it should be (2013)).
Here is what the PCGS 'pop report' indicates for #526614 (a variety of #526490):
Link: https://www.pcgs.com/pop/detail/u-s-mint-medals/794?bsn=526490&sn=526614&p=MS&g=69&ccid=258407
Edited to Add: And, here is a screenshot from the associated 'coinfacts' page:
Link: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/2013-ar-medal-theodore-roosevelt-matte-finish-chronicles-set/526614/69
The point - the cert verification, pop report, and coinfacts all say (2013).
https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/20131210-mint-releases-coin-and-chronicles-set-theodore-roosevelt-december-17
typo
there was a 2013 coin in the set. even if the medal were delivered in 2014, the set was probably assembled with 2013 struck medals