Great Britain 1935 6 pence
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This specimen was lot 34165 in Heritage sale 3082 (New York, January 2020), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Great Britain: George V Proof 6 Pence 1935 PR66 NGC. An extremely rare off-year Proof in an exalted premium gem grade. Lightly reflective, sharply struck and with minimal evidence of subsequent handling." This type was struck 1927-36 in substantial numbers tho the 1927 is a proof only date. It superseded a type struck 1911-27 with a different reverse (KM 815). This date is common in all grades.
Recorded mintage: 13,996,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 2.82 g, 0.500 fine silver, 19.5 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 832, ESC-3919 (prev. ESC-1824B), S-4041.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Online Auction 3082, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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