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''Recorded mintage:'' 634,000 plus proofs.
 
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''Specification:'' 14.14 g, .925 fine silver, reeded edge, 32 mm diameter, this specimen 14.14 g.
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''Specification:'' 14.14 g, 0.925 fine silver, reeded edge, 32 mm diameter, this specimen 14.14 g.
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 5.
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 5.

Revision as of 16:44, 6 September 2023

Sincona sale 11, lot 2460

This specimen was lot 2460 in Sincona sale 11 (Zurich, May 2013), where it sold for 800 CHF (about US$990 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RHODESIEN George V. 1910-1936. Half Crown 1932. FDC aus Polierter Platte. (Southern Rhodesia, George V, 1910-36. two shillings of 1932, choice proof.)"

Rhodesia, named after diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, was created a self-governing colony of Britain in 1923. Coinage commenced in 1932. The colony was federated with Northern Rhodesia in 1956 but is now Zimbabwe. This type was struck 1932-36 only.

Recorded mintage: 634,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 14.14 g, 0.925 fine silver, reeded edge, 32 mm diameter, this specimen 14.14 g.

Catalog reference: KM 5.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Auction 11, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2013.

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