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Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: California University and Woman Veteran. Thanks to Brendan Sherry and John Clark for the pictures - keep them coming!
Koby Vinokor shares this beautiful Sewickley Pre-State plate from 1909. The Commonwealth began issuing plates at the state level in 1906 so it is unknown why this Pittsburgh-area town was still issuing their own license plates three years later. This plate is very small, measuring 3" x 5".
Here's a new high for the Disabled Veteran (Severe Disability) plate type. Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs!
Randy Czankner Jr. sends in this pair of Classic Car/Vehicle plates. As you can see, his existing Classic Car number was remade on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base. Thanks for the photos, Randy!
Last up this week we have this previously unknown format for the very elusive Watercraft Trailer/Dealer plate type, as seen on eBay from seller "Heart & Hollert Thrift." Until now, the highest number observed on this base was "WD-00038" and formatted just like that, with a dash separator. The plate pictured is the first observed plate on this base without a separator.
Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Philadelphia Fire Fighters' Union (personalized). Thanks to Noah Foster and Matt Ciecka for the pictures - keep them coming!
NEW PLATES ALERT! Our own John McDevitt shares that dlivrd Difference and Middletown Volunteer Fire Department will soon have their own plates. Keep your eyes peeled!
Jeff Lesher shares this picture-perfect shot of a Blue Star Family plate. A Blue Star Family is a family who has a relative actively serving in the military. This picture is a much needed update for this website, thanks Jeff!
Chuck Harrington sends in this nice looking number "2" personalized Blue Knights Intl Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club plate. This is one of a handful of special organization plates where the plate legend is so long that it's barely legible.
Lastly we have this 1951 3-axle Truck plate, seen on eBay from seller "scottketch71". The giveaway that it's a 3-axle truck is the double letter prefix with a "Z" as the second letter. The history of Pennsylvania Truck plates is complicated to say the least. If you click on the "Truck" link you will be able to see just how complicated designations get, especially starting in the late 1940s.
Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Mario Lemieux Foundation and Presque Isle Partnership. Thanks to Dillon Hornberger and Bruce Bufalini for the pictures - keep them coming!
NOTE: PennDOT recently released a prototype image for the Presque Isle Partnership showing an updated logo, see below. This is the first plate type on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base to have more than one format on the new base!![]()
NEW PLATE ALERT! John Clark informed us that the Fairmount Rowing Association will soon have its own plate. Keep your eyes peeled!
This blue base Repossessor plate comes from an eBay listing (user "tugboat1980") and is only the second observed plate on this format. As always, click the link to see a complete history of the plate type.
James Ruppert sends in this "first-of" image of a personalized Limerick Fire Department plate. A numbered version of this plate type on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base was first observed in October 2025.
Last up this week, another "first-of" for this website: a Prince Hall F&AM plate with the map outline in place of the sticker well. Thanks to Richard Than for the find!
Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Lancaster Bible College and The Video Game Clubs of America. It should be noted that this is the first image of a Lancaster Bible College plate, despite the plate type first being announced on this site exactly 11 years ago on February 15, 2015. Thanks to John Clark for the pictures - keep them coming!
Jeffrey Henry sends in this picture of a personalized Conserve Wild Resources plate, a "first-of" for this site. Thanks Jeffrey!
Here is a new high for this base of the School Bus plate type, thanks to eBay user "lenzstuff". This plate type was printed on this base from the early 1990s to about 2000, when the general replate was done to the "WWW" base.
Someone who goes by "Tuscarora Antiques" spotted this picture of an Arizona State University plate which is a previously unknown format (no sticker well!) What's more curious is that the legend adds "ALUMNI ASSN" which is exclusive to this format. There's always something new to learn about PA plates!
Lastly this week is a new high for 1945 Motorbike plates. This type started in 1920 and eventually became "Moped". On this site those two types are consolidated into the one page that is linked here. This image comes from eBay user "jrkohr".