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Monthly Auction 61206 18 Apr 2021
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O.K. Bazaars brass 1/2 Crown Token ND Fine, Hern-404a. 38mm. 14.16gm. Plain edge. Coin alignment. A highly unusual piece, cataloged by Hern in his Handbook on Southern African Tokens as "Generally believed to be issued by this group [OK Bazaars], however no definite proof exists." In his notes on the piece, Warren Baker stated: "Struck in a collar from dies as broad as the flan. The obv die shows much rust. It appears to have been a working 1842 die [cf. PC-1A] with the outer portion, including legend, ground off, creating the broad outer area, which shows no rust." Baker further correctly notes that it is highly unlikely that the piece was meant for use in Canada as its denomination would have been quite peculiar to the local monetary system--2/6 being shorthand for 2 Shillings 6 Pence, or a Halfcrown (Mr. Partrick's note on his envelope that it is a 2 Penny 6 Pence Token is incorrect). Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.
Purchased from Paul Bosco on July 31, 1982
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Estimate: 100-150 USD
O.K. Bazaars brass 1/2 Crown Token ND Fine, Hern-404a. 38mm. 14.16gm. Plain edge. Coin alignment. A highly unusual piece, cataloged by Hern in his Handbook on Southern African Tokens as "Generally believed to be issued by this group [OK Bazaars], however no definite proof exists." In his notes on the piece, Warren Baker stated: "Struck in a collar from dies as broad as the flan. The obv die shows much rust. It appears to have been a working 1842 die [cf. PC-1A] with the outer portion, including legend, ground off, creating the broad outer area, which shows no rust." Baker further correctly notes that it is highly unlikely that the piece was meant for use in Canada as its denomination would have been quite peculiar to the local monetary system--2/6 being shorthand for 2 Shillings 6 Pence, or a Halfcrown (Mr. Partrick's note on his envelope that it is a 2 Penny 6 Pence Token is incorrect). Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.
Purchased from Paul Bosco on July 31, 1982
https://coins.ha.com/itm/south-africa/south-africa-ok-bazaars-brass-1-2-crown-token-nd-fine-/a/61206-98330.s?type=CoinArchives61206
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 100-150 USD