Great Britain 1934 half crown
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This specimen was lot 21076 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $1,527.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "George V Proof Halfcrown 1934, PR64 NGC, light gray surfaces. Very rare as a Proof of Record." This type was issued in large numbers 1927-36 but the proofs are rare. It was the largest coin to actually circulate after World War One.
Recorded mintage: 2,422,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 14.13 g, 0.500 fine silver, .227 troy oz ASW, 32.3 mm diameter, designed by Bertram MacKennal and Percy Metcalfe.
Catalog reference: S-4037, KM 835.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
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