Straits Settlements 1887 20 cents

from Stack's Bowers October 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 72733

This specimen was lot 72733 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, October 2020), where it sold for $1,440. The catalog description^[1] noted, "STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. 20 Cents, 1887. London Mint. Victoria. NGC MS-62. A softly lustrous coin with areas of moderate almond to russet toning. Overall a decent and presentable example of the type." This type was struck in 1871-1901 and many dates are common in low grade, like this one.

Recorded mintage: 220,000.

Specifications: 5.43 g, 0.800 fine silver, .139 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM-12.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The October 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.

Link to:

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