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''Recorded mintage:'' 7,500,000 struck at Bombay plus 5,300,000 at London (shown here) without mintmark. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 7,500,000 struck at Bombay plus 5,300,000 at London (shown here) without mintmark. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 9 g, .500 fine silver, 26.5 mm diameter, designed by Percy Metcalfe. | + | ''Specification:'' 9 g, 0.500 fine silver, 26.5 mm diameter, designed by Percy Metcalfe. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM-104. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM-104. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:35, 23 February 2024
This specimen was lot 23065 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $552. The catalog description[1] noted, "IRAQ. 50 Fils, AH 1357 (1938). PCGS MS-66 Gold Shield. The sole finest graded example of the type at either service, this incredibly lustrous Gem offers a vibrant palette, highlighted by cobalt, crimson, magenta, and burnt sienna. Immense eye appeal is on full display, captivating and enchanting the viewer." This type was struck 1937-38 for king Ghazi and is not at all common in nice condition. The monarchy lasted 1921-58.
Recorded mintage: 7,500,000 struck at Bombay plus 5,300,000 at London (shown here) without mintmark.
Specification: 9 g, 0.500 fine silver, 26.5 mm diameter, designed by Percy Metcalfe.
Catalog reference: KM-104.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The January 2020 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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