Great Britain 1935 1/2 penny
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This specimen was lot 24394 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $1,145.63. The catalog description[1] noted, "George V Proof Halfpenny 1935, PR65 RD NGC, an exceptionally beautiful Proof of Record, obviously a mate to the proof farthing in this sale." This type was issued 1928-36 and this date is common tho proofs are rare.
Recorded mintage: 12,180,000 plus a few proofs.
Specification: 5.4 g, bronze, 25.5 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: S-4058, KM 837.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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