Straits Settlements 1897-H 20 cents

from Stack's Bowers October 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 72734

This specimen was lot 72734 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, October 2020), where it sold for $110. The catalog description^[1] noted, "STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. 20 Cents, 1897-H. Heaton Mint. Victoria. NGC AU-53. A presentable, evenly worn coin with dark gray toning throughout." The type was struck in 1871-1901 after the Straits Settlements were made a separate crown colony and is scarce in nice condition despite the large mintage. This date is fairly common for the type.

Recorded mintage: 185,000.

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.

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