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''Recorded mintage:'' 2,137,000 plus 1,130 proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 2,137,000 plus 1,130 proofs. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 14.14 g, .500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter. | + | ''Specification:'' 14.14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM 51. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 51. | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * 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. | * Hern, Brian, John Bothma and Hercie Pieterse, ''Hern's Handbook on South African Coins & Patterns,'' Ferndale, South Africa, 2013. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Ponterio, Richard, ''The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money,'' Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016. | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Ponterio, Richard, ''The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money,'' Santa Ana, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2016. |
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| − | * [[South Africa | + | * [[South Africa 1954 2-1/2 shillings|1954 2½ shillings]] |
* [[South Africa 1957 farthing|1957 farthing]] | * [[South Africa 1957 farthing|1957 farthing]] | ||
* [[South Africa 1957 1/2 penny|1957 ½ penny]] | * [[South Africa 1957 1/2 penny|1957 ½ penny]] | ||
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* [[South Africa 1957 2 shillings|1957 2 shillings]] | * [[South Africa 1957 2 shillings|1957 2 shillings]] | ||
* [[South Africa 1957 5 shillings|1957 5 shillings]] | * [[South Africa 1957 5 shillings|1957 5 shillings]] | ||
| + | * [[South Africa 1957 1/2 pound|1957 ½ pound]] | ||
| + | * [[South Africa 1957 pound|1957 pound]] | ||
* [[South Africa 1958 2-1/2 shillings|1958 2½ shillings]] | * [[South Africa 1958 2-1/2 shillings|1958 2½ shillings]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1957]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1957]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale]] | [[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:57, 13 April 2024
South Africa, after a turbulent history between English and Dutch settlers and the native population, was constituted the Union of South Africa in 1910. Coinage commenced in 1923. This type was issued 1953-60 and is common. With the collapse of apartheid, collecting South African coins is now respectable again. This specimen was part of lot 23056 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), which sold for $90. The catalog description[1] noted, "SOUTH AFRICA. Nine Piece Proof Set, 1957. ICG MS-60 Details--Cleaned to PROOF-65. KM-PS39; Hern-P31. Farthing to 5 Shillings. Housed in ICG holders, with all grading between PROOF-63 and 65 except the farthing which is MS-60, details. Iridescent toned bronze pieces featuring exuberant teal, blue and deep orange toning, with the Penny in particular exhibiting a riot of colors. The Farthing has been lightly cleaned and is now retoning. A touch of milky toning on the silver issues, with mirrored fields that retain high reflectivity. Inspection advised."
Recorded mintage: 2,137,000 plus 1,130 proofs.
Specification: 14.14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 51.
- 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]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.
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