Ceylon 1913 50 cents

Heritage sale 3035, lot 30226

This specimen was lot 30226 in Heritage sale 3035 (Long Beach, September 2014), where it sold for $2,115. The catalog description^[1] noted, "George V Proof 50 Cents 1913 PR66 NGC. Struck to pinpoint perfection with glossy, reflective surfaces that stand out beneath a sheath of attractive blended patina. A fully original premium Gem that showcases an enticing balance and rarity and eye-appeal." Ceylon attained her independence in 1948 after the British left India and is now known as Sri Lanka. This type was struck 1913-17. The superseding type was only 0.550 fine.

Recorded mintage: 400,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 5.83 g, 0.800 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-109; Prid-110A.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, and Warren Tucker, Heritage Signature Auction 3035, World and Ancient Coins, featuring the FoxLair Collection and the Law Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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• 1900 50 cents
• 1913 10 cents
• 1913 25 cents
• 1917 50 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1913
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