Great Britain 1938 half crown
This specimen was lot 31788 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $2,640. The catalog description[1] noted, "Great Britain: George VI Proof 1/2 Crown 1938 PR67 Cameo NGC. The highest graded example of the impressive selection of George VI Proofs of Record offered in this sale. Flawless, ice-white mirrors enthrall the viewer, as does George's deeply frosted portrait; the strike is incredible, as is the overall eye-appeal. A specimen which impresses in every regard, and sure to garner significant bidder attention." This type was struck 1937-46 and is common altho this date is slightly scarce. In 1947, the silver coinage was converted to copper-nickel to release precious metal for the payment of American war loans.
Recorded mintage: 6,426,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 14.14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 856, S-4080, ESC-788a.
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- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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