Great Britain 1932 half crown
This specimen was lot 33897 in Heritage sale 3098 (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $5,520. The catalog description[1] noted, "Great Britain: George V Proof 1/2 Crown 1932 PR65 NGC. The Standard Catalog of British Coins notes "Proofs of other dates from 1927 also exist, but are extremely rare as they were for V.I.P. issue." This well-kept offering is just such a rare example, clearly Proof from its razor-sharp strike, raised rims, and watery, reflective fields, while sheathed in a balanced silver patina. Handled with care, and lacking in any meaningful distractions. Ex. Spink Auction 32 (December 1983, Lot 518). From the Abbeygate Collection." This type was issued 1927-36 and most of the dates are common. This one is slightly scarce. The half crown was sterling silver until 1922, then 0.500 fine silver, then converted to copper-nickel in 1947.
Recorded mintage: 4,794,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 14.14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 835, S-4037.
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- Rayner, P. Alan, and Maurice Bull, English Silver Coinage from 1649, 6th Ed., London: Spink & Son, 2015.
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- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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