Great Britain 1902-C dollar

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Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale, lot 51132
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This specimen was lot 51132 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $4,080. The catalog description[1] noted,

"GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1902-C. Calcutta Mint. PCGS MS-63 Gold Shield. This very attractive example displays lovely rich mottled gray and parchment patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices. The lustrous surfaces exhibit satiny luster with a nice cartwheel effect that pops out when rotating in the light offering much originality to this pleasing piece worthy of a premium bid."

This silver dollar was struck during the reign of Edward VII, king of Britain 1901-10. The type was struck 1895-1935 for use in "Oriental trade," which would include India, Indochina, the East Indies and China proper. This coin could easily be filed under India as most were struck in India, either at the Bombay or Calcutta mints (shown here). The majority were struck 1895-1904, 1907-13 and 1925-34. The coin does not bear a portrait of the sovereign nor is marked with the country of origin tho the figure of Britannia makes it clear. The 1902-C is a better date.

Recorded mintage: 1,267,000, a better date.

Specification: 26.96 g, 0.900 fine silver, .780 troy oz ASW, designed by G. W. DeSaulles.

Catalog reference: KM-T5; Mars-BTD1; Prid-14.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of England & the United Kingdom, 46th edition, London: Spink & Son, 2011.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

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