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| − | The first specimen was lot 42046 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $11,400. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "BURMA. Aluminum 4 Annas Pattern, BE 2602 (1942). NGC MS-64. KM-Pn12. Diameter: 16 mm. One of the 3 pattern types produced for a potential trade denomination as it is in the Indian monetary system. Near-Gem in quality with a light gray patina throughout." The second specimen was lot 42047 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $26,400. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "BURMA. Aluminum 4 Annas Pattern, BE 2602 (1942). NGC MS-63. KM-Pn10. A RARE and interesting piece with an un-adopted design while using the Indian denomination instead of the traditional monetary system. With Choice surfaces and a pleasant patina, this pattern should thrill multiple collector types and see spirited attention." The SCWC lists three patterns for this issue, identical in design but varying in diameter. The British never struck coinage for Burma; we strongly suspect these were made by the occupying Japanese. The Japanese printed large amounts of invasion currency for Burma and the resulting inflation may have obviated the need for these coins. [[Burma]] obtained her independence from Great Britain in 1948, the year after the British left India. | + | The first specimen was lot 42046 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $11,400. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "BURMA. Aluminum 4 Annas Pattern, BE 2602 (1942). NGC MS-64. KM-Pn12. Diameter: 16 mm. One of the 3 pattern types produced for a potential trade denomination as it is in the Indian monetary system. Near-Gem in quality with a light gray patina throughout." The second specimen was lot 42047 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $26,400. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "BURMA. Aluminum 4 Annas Pattern, BE 2602 (1942). NGC MS-63. KM-Pn10. A RARE and interesting piece with an un-adopted design while using the Indian denomination instead of the traditional monetary system. With Choice surfaces and a pleasant patina, this pattern should thrill multiple collector types and see spirited attention." The SCWC lists three patterns for this issue, identical in design but varying in diameter. The British never struck coinage for Burma; we strongly suspect these were made by the occupying Japanese. The Japanese printed large amounts of [[Currency of Burma|invasion currency]] for Burma and the resulting inflation may have obviated the need for these coins. [[Burma]] obtained her independence from Great Britain in 1948, the year after the British left India. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:57, 9 October 2024
The first specimen was lot 42046 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $11,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "BURMA. Aluminum 4 Annas Pattern, BE 2602 (1942). NGC MS-64. KM-Pn12. Diameter: 16 mm. One of the 3 pattern types produced for a potential trade denomination as it is in the Indian monetary system. Near-Gem in quality with a light gray patina throughout." The second specimen was lot 42047 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $26,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "BURMA. Aluminum 4 Annas Pattern, BE 2602 (1942). NGC MS-63. KM-Pn10. A RARE and interesting piece with an un-adopted design while using the Indian denomination instead of the traditional monetary system. With Choice surfaces and a pleasant patina, this pattern should thrill multiple collector types and see spirited attention." The SCWC lists three patterns for this issue, identical in design but varying in diameter. The British never struck coinage for Burma; we strongly suspect these were made by the occupying Japanese. The Japanese printed large amounts of invasion currency for Burma and the resulting inflation may have obviated the need for these coins. Burma obtained her independence from Great Britain in 1948, the year after the British left India.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: aluminum.
Catalog reference: KM Pn10 (25 mm diameter), KM Pn 11 (19 mm diameter), KM Pn12 (16 mm diameter).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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