South Africa 1933 penny

Heritage sale 3032, lot 25984

This specimen was lot 25984 in Heritage sale 3032 (Chicago, April 2014), where it sold for $6,462.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "George V Penny 1933, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Plenty of red remains on this superb specimen of the scarce issue of 1933." The South African pennies of George V run 1923-36 with this subtype issued 1931-36. It is reasonably common considering the moderate mintage.

Recorded mintage: 225,000 plus 20 proofs.

Specification: 9.45 g, bronze, 30.8 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 14.3.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Hern, Brian, John Bothma and Hercie Pieterse, Hern's Handbook on South African Coins & Patterns, Ferndale, South Africa, 2013.
• ^[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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• Great Britain 1933 penny
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• Coins and currency dated 1933
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