East Africa 1941-I shilling
This specimen was lot 22266 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "EAST AFRICA. Shilling, 1941-I. Bombay Mint. PCGS MS-62. RARE. Type II Reverse with thick rim and small loop. No mintage or pricing figures in the Krause catalog. Population of eight with four graded a single point finer at PCGS and NGC combined. Remarkably free of blemishes given the unusual 0.250 silver alloy, with a few minor spots on the reverse and bright luster overall. Well struck with the majestic reverse design capturing immediate attention upon inspection." This variety is rare but the regular issue (KM 28.1) was minted 1937-44 in large numbers at Bombay and Heaton.
Recorded mintage: 7,000,000 (including the common KM 28.1).
Specification: 7.6 g, 0.250 fine silver, 27.7 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-28.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.
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- 1937-H shilling
- 1941-I 5 cents
- 1942 cent
- 1942-H shilling
- Coins and currency dated 1941
- return to coins of East Africa