Great Britain 1837 1/2 farthing
This specimen was lot 33051 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $1,560. The catalog description[1] noted, "William IV 1/2 Farthing 1837 MS63 Brown NGC. An absolutely stunning coin, the present example is one of only a small handful of the type that has graded Mint State, with none certified finer at either NGC or PCGS. The issue was only struck for a single year for use in Ceylon, which explains the lack of high-grade survivors. Surfaces are an elegant bronze color with a soft midnight blue gracing the peripheries. A truly elegant piece worthy of a premium bid." A scarce one year type originally intended for Ceylon. This denomination was struck 1839-56 during Victoria's reign.
Recorded mintage: 1,935,000.
Specification: copper.
Catalog reference: KM 724, S-3849.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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