Oops, I think PCGS made a mistake.
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I saw this medal listed at Heritage last night. It seems clear that it isn't a 1945 issue, instead, it comes from the WWII Commemorative Set released by the mint in the 1990's: clearly larger than 36mm and with a raised rim. Hopefully PCGS sees this and contacts Heritage.
Al H.
original 1945 from PCGS CoinFacts.
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If you keep pointing these out, I'll never be able to buy one!
PCGS already fixed the mistake as it's no longer certified. I hope Heritage describes this properly and keeps the listing so I can buy it!
https://www.pcgs.com/cert/33116514
This is actually the same one that was on Stack's a while back when it was still certified.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1013843/i-think-pcgs-got-this-one-wrong-and-stacks-followed-suit-in-the-listing
You're too modest. This is from the Keets collection and now prized in my So-Called Dollar collection
This thread has served the purpose of notifying Heritage - thanks for the heads-up. I contacted our cataloguers and have been told that the lot will be withdrawn.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
that's a good thing, Mark. when I first saw the listing I got really excited since anything past AU/low MS is exceptional. in reality, just finding an un-looped example is rare with probably less than 50 extant. upon opening the listing and seeing the images it was clear there was a mistake.
it's good to get these corrected.
Good catch Keets!
However, it does not say on the slab when it was made, just that it is a medal that celebrates WWII victory, so technically, the slab is not incorrect(?).
Wouldn't be an HK-910, would it?
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Nice catch Al....there are significant differences in the details as well. Cheers, RickO
Not sure what the difference between 1945 date and WWII victory date?
Oh I just saw. Thanks for the info!