South Africa 1936 2-1/2 shillings

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from Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, lot 23037
photo courtesy Stack's Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 23037 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $282. The catalog description[1] noted, "SOUTH AFRICA. 2 1/2 Shillings, 1936. ICG MS-62. A handsome piece showing bright luster, light tone and a sharp strike. A fairly scarce coin at this level and above." The half crowns of George V were minted 1923-36 with this subtype struck 1931-36. This is a common date.

Recorded mintage: 553,000 plus 40 proofs.

Specification: 14.14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-19.3; Hern-S287.

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]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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