Straits Settlements 1902 20 cents

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Sincona sale 73, lot 1806

This specimen was lot 1806 in Sincona sale 73 (Zürich, November 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Edward VII. 1902-1910. 20 Cents 1902. Vorzüglich. Feine Patina. (Straits Settlements, Edward VII, 1902-10, twenty cents of 1902. Extremely fine, Nicely toned.)"

This type was struck 1902-03 only. It was reduced to 0.600 fine in 1910, then 0.400 fine in 1918. The Straits Settlements began as a miscellaneous group of trading stations in Southeast Asia and gradually developed into what is now Malaya and Singapore.

Recorded mintage: 1,105,000 + proofs.

Specification: 5.43 g, 0.800 fine silver, 23 mm diameter, this specimen 5.41 g.

Catalog reference: KM 22.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 73: World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and World Banknotes, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2021.

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