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| − | This specimen was part of lot 2900 in Steve Album Auction 52 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2025), where it sold for $240. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "FIJI: George VI, 1936-1952, LOT of 3 coins, 1938, KM 11-13, nicely matched silver set with original toning, lot of 3 coins, Choice AU." This type was struck 1938, 1940 and 1941 in London for the Pacific archipelago of the Fiji Islands. The turtle reverse was introduced in 1934 and used until 1967 and the end of sterling coinage. Altho mintages were small, enough were saved that most dates are common today. The proofs, however, are rare. | + | This specimen was part of lot 2900 in Steve Album Auction 52 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2025), where it sold for $240. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "FIJI: George VI, 1936-1952, LOT of 3 coins, 1938, KM 11-13, nicely matched silver set with original toning, lot of 3 coins, Choice AU." This type was struck 1938, 1940 and 1941 in London for the Pacific archipelago of the [[Fiji Islands]]. The turtle reverse was introduced in 1934 and used until 1967 and the end of sterling coinage. Altho mintages were small, enough were saved that most dates are common today. The proofs, however, are rare. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 40,000 plus proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 40,000 plus proofs. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* 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. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Dustin Wagner, ''Auction 52, featuring the Dr. Robert A. Rosenfeld Collection and the Almer H. Orr III Collection'', Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2025. |
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* [[Fiji 1934 6 pence|1934 sixpence]] | * [[Fiji 1934 6 pence|1934 sixpence]] | ||
| + | * [[Australia 1938 6 pence]] | ||
| + | * [[British West Africa 1938 6 pence]] | ||
| + | * [[Great Britain 1938 6 pence]] | ||
| + | * [[South Africa 1938 6 pence]] | ||
* [[Fiji 1938 shilling|1938 shilling]] | * [[Fiji 1938 shilling|1938 shilling]] | ||
* [[Fiji 1938 florin|1938 florin]] | * [[Fiji 1938 florin|1938 florin]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 12 July 2025
This specimen was part of lot 2900 in Steve Album Auction 52 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2025), where it sold for $240. The catalog description[1] noted, "FIJI: George VI, 1936-1952, LOT of 3 coins, 1938, KM 11-13, nicely matched silver set with original toning, lot of 3 coins, Choice AU." This type was struck 1938, 1940 and 1941 in London for the Pacific archipelago of the Fiji Islands. The turtle reverse was introduced in 1934 and used until 1967 and the end of sterling coinage. Altho mintages were small, enough were saved that most dates are common today. The proofs, however, are rare.
Recorded mintage: 40,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 2.82 g, 0.500 fine silver, 19.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 11.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Dustin Wagner, Auction 52, featuring the Dr. Robert A. Rosenfeld Collection and the Almer H. Orr III Collection, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2025.
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