South Africa 1936 farthing
This specimen was lot 22686 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $9,987.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "George V 1/4 Penny 1936, MS64 BN NGC, impeccably sharp design features with rich glossy brown surfaces, very rare date with a mintage of 43. Although certified as MS, we believe that this example is Proof. Of the 43 pieces minted, 40 were included in Proof Sets and 3 may have been trial strikes." This type was struck 1923-36 with several modifications to the reverse. This subtype of 1931-36 was struck for circulation 1931-32 and 1935 only, the other dates being for presentation sets. The half penny and penny are not so rare.
Recorded mintage: 43.
Specification: bronze.
Catalog reference: KM 12.3.
- 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 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
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