Heritage World Coin Auctions
Long Beach Signature Sale 3035 3-5 September 2014
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
India
British India. Victoria 1/2 Rupee 1880-(c) AU58 NGC, Calcutta mint, KM491. Tan-brown tone highlights portions of the devices with exceptional luster retention for the grade. A coveted date in any grade, and especially desirable in grades that approach Mint State and above. While only four example of the date have been graded by NGC, the present piece rests significantly higher than all others in the census with the closest examples being two pieces graded at the VF tier.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD
British India. Victoria 1/2 Rupee 1880-(c) AU58 NGC, Calcutta mint, KM491. Tan-brown tone highlights portions of the devices with exceptional luster retention for the grade. A coveted date in any grade, and especially desirable in grades that approach Mint State and above. While only four example of the date have been graded by NGC, the present piece rests significantly higher than all others in the census with the closest examples being two pieces graded at the VF tier.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD