Ceylon 1891 cent

Heritage sale 3038, lot 33855

This specimen was lot 33855 in Heritage sale 3038 (Dallas, January 2015), where it sold for $646.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "British Colony - Victoria Proof Cent 1891 PR65 Brown NGC. A spectacular Proof with pleasing glossy surfaces and undisturbed fields. Significant red in the devices." This type is listed for 1870 and 1890-1900 and is common. Restrikes in silver and gold exist.

Recorded mintage: 1,328,000 plus proofs (a slightly better date).

Specification: 4.90 g, copper, 22.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 92.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3038, featuring the Empire, the Santa Catarina, the Law and the Santa Maria Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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