08723659
United States 5 Cents 2002-P
PCGS-2026-005
High
Open
Tier 1
Coin Details
Country
United States
Denomination
5 Cents
Date
Labeled 2006-P, actual 2002-P
Ruler / Authority
—
Composition
Copper-Nickel
Grade
MS 62 FS
Cert Number
08723659
TPG
PCGS
Issue Summary
The label identifies the coin as a 2006-P 5C "Return to Monticello" design, but the coin inside the slab is a 2002-P Jefferson Nickel with the classic Monticello reverse, which is a different year and design type entirely.
Expected vs. Actual
Expected
Correct attribution to 2002-P Jefferson Nickel.
Actual
Label incorrectly shows 2006-P "Return to Monticello" designation.
Attribution
Correct Attribution
United States 5 Cents 2002-P Jefferson Nickel
Incorrect Attribution (as labeled)
5 Cents 2006-P "Return to Monticello" (as labeled by PCGS)
Impact
May affect cataloging, population tracking, and valuation context. The 2006-P "Return to Monticello" and 2002-P classic design are distinct types with different collector value.
Notes
The slab label shows PCGS cert 84162.62/08723659 with 2006-P designation. The coin visible through the holder is clearly a pre-2004 Jefferson design, not the 2006 "Return to Monticello" type. Reported in a Collectors Universe forum discussion documenting multiple PCGS labeling mistakes.
Images
Obverse
Reverse
Classification
Error Type
Incorrect date on label
Category
Attribution Error
Evidence Tier
Tier 1
Record
Created
2026-04-30 06:16:56
Updated
2026-04-30 06:16:56