South Africa 1952 pound

from Jean Elsen sale 132, lot 1009

This specimen was lot 1009 in Jean Elsen sale 132 (Brussels, March 2017), where it sold for €350 (about US$443 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"AFRIQUE DU SUD, Georges VI (1936-1952), AV 1 livre, 1952. Très Beau à Superbe. (South Africa, George VI (1936-52), gold pound of 1952. Very fine to extremely fine.)"

This is a one year type issued in the year of king George VI's death. As none were ever spent, they are today common.

Recorded mintage: 4,508 plus 12,000 proofs.

Specification: 7.99 g, 0.917 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM 43, Fr-7.

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]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 132, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2017.

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