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PCGS Encapsulates 10 Millionth Coin

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(Inspired by press release in June 2004 Numismatist)

[Newport Beach, CA] On January 7, 2005, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), a Division of Collectors Universe, Inc. encapsulated its 10 millionth submission--a 1964 AH Kennedy half dollar. Graded Proof-69 DCAM, the milestone piece was submitted by Russ of Compucheap, International, the Washington-based company best known for the slab caddy.

"Accented Hair Kennedy halves are among the rarest of the major Kennedy half varieties of the 1960's, especially in near-perfect proof condition," says Ron Howard, director of "A Beautiful Mind" and known to many for his role as Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days." "This 1964 AH Kennedy is a splendid example. We initially bodybagged it for altered surfaces, but Russ was able to successfully rid the coin of the dip that was used to rid the coin of the milkspots. Until the coin turns in the holder, it will be the finest known AH Kennedy extant, and the first Proof-69 DCAM example seen in 18 years."

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