India 1946(c) 1/2 anna
This specimen was lot 953 in Sedwick Treasure Auction 26 (Winter Park, FL, November 2019), where it sold for $2,142. The catalog description[1] noted, "Calcutta, India (British), copper-nickel original proof 1/2 anna, George VI, 1946-C, PCGS PR64, with original manila holder from the mint. Streaks of brownish toning over muted luster on polished-die surfaces, far rarer than the restrike issue and highly desirable with original envelope from "H.M.'s Mint," visually superior to the Pittman example, tied with a single MS 64 at NGC for finest known." The half anna was 1/128 of a rupee. It was introduced as a copper-nickel coin in 1940. In 1942, it was converted to nickel-brass during the war. This issue of 1946-47 reverted to copper-nickel and is common, tho the proofs are rare.
Recorded mintage: 48,744,000.
Specification: 2.87 g, copper-nickel.
Catalog reference: SW-9.210; KM-535.1 (not listed in proof).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist, London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
- [1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia and Cori Sedwick Downing, Treasure Auction 26, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2019.
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