I thought I’d share a quick update on some "housekeeping" we’ve been doing at PCGS. This week, we deactivated 67 certification numbers for various Condition Census coins following thorough provenance research.

Our ongoing goal—as we continue to update CoinFacts narratives and Condition Census tables—is to ensure our top-end population data accurately reflects the actual number of coins in PCGS holders. We all know that coins get reholdered for many reasons, but when old labels aren't returned, it creates "ghost" coins in the pop report. This can negatively impact both collectors and dealers operating at the upper end of the market.

Here are some highlights of the recent population adjustments:

• 1865 2¢ (Fancy 5): Removed 6 certs (representing 1 unique coin)
• 1977 10¢: Removed 6 certs (representing 1 unique coin)
• 1927-S 25¢: Removed 4 certs (representing 2 unique coins)
• 1938 5¢: Removed 4 certs (representing 1 unique coin)
• 1904 Gold $1: Removed 3 certs (representing 1 unique coin)
• 1794 1¢ (S-57): Removed 2 certs (representing 1 unique coin)
• 1893 Isabella 25¢ PL: Removed 2 certs (representing 1 unique coin)
• 1931-S 10¢: Removed 2 certs (representing 1 unique coin)
• 1963-D 25¢: Removed 2 certs (representing 1 unique coin)

We are committed to making our data as accurate as possible to help you make informed decisions. Keep an eye out for more updates as this research continues!