Jamaica 1869 penny
This specimen was lot 25356 in Heritage sale 3032 (Chicago, April 2014), where it sold for $1,292.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Victoria bronze Proof Pattern Penny 1869, KM-Pn2, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Glistening, bright-red luster with lightly mottled toning and deeply-reflective surfaces. Quite rare, especially in this premium designation. An interesting fact about this pattern, it was actually struck on a slightly larger flan than its circulating counterpart. A lovely proof pattern designed by Wyon that has all the hallmarks of a gem classification." The official coinage of Jamaica begins with issues of copper-nickel farthings, half pennies and pennies during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). In 1937, with the accession of George VI, the composition was changed to nickel brass and issued in this manner until the end of sterling coinage in 1967. This particular type was struck 1869-1901 and is common in worn condition.
Recorded mintage: 144,000 (regular issue).
Specification: 9 g, copper nickel.
Catalog reference: KM Pn2, KM 17 (regular issue).
- Byrne, Ray, Coins and Tokens of the Caribees, Decatur, IL: Jess Peters, Inc., 1975.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Pridmore, F., The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the end of the Reign of George VI 1952: Part 3, Bermuda, British Guiana, British Honduras and the British West Indies, London: Spink & Son, 1965.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3032, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014
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