Great Britain 1835 1/3 farthing
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This specimen was lot 31684 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "Great Britain: William IV Proof 1/3 Farthing 1835 PR64 Red and Brown NGC. An outstanding example of this rare proof issue with vibrant colors over both sides, the planchet a gleaming red. Worthy of a strong bid." This one year type is fairly common altho the proofs are rare. The next issue of this denomination was in 1844 (KM 743).
Recorded mintage: 1,451,520.
Specification: copper.
Catalog reference: KM 721, S-3850.
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- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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