Canada 1932 50 cents

Goldberg sale 72, lot 5382

This specimen was lot 5382 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $1,955. The catalog description^[2] noted, "Canada. 50 Cents, 1932. George V. Attractive white lustrous example. Very scarce in top grades. PCGS graded AU-58." This type was struck for George V 1912-36 and this is a key date. In 1920, the silver was lowered from 0.925 fine to 0.800 fine.

Recorded mintage: 19,213.

Specification: 11.62 g, 0.800 fine silver, .300 troy oz ASW, reeded edge, designed by E. B. MacKennal.

Catalog reference: KM 25a.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
• ^[2]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.

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