1 x **** 1953 NEW RHODESIAN CROWN IN MINT CONDITION **** @@@ A CRAZY STARTING PRICE OF JUST R1

Rhodesia, named after diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, was created a self-governing colony of Britain in 1923. Coinage commenced in 1932. This rare, new and uncirculated crown (5 shillings) was issued to commemorate the centennial of Rhodes' birth and is among the final issues of the colony which was federated with Northern Rhodesia in 1956. The South African connection to this coin lie with its designers and off course, Cecil Rhodes.

Specification: Weight 28.28 g, Silver Content: .500 fine Silver, Condition: New & Uncirculated, Rim of coin is lettered: "1853 OUT OF VISION CAME REALITY 1953", Designed by: Mary Gillick and T. H. Paget.

Numista Rarity Index of this CROWN is a very high 91. This index is based on the data of Numista members' collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a pretty common coin and 100 meaning a very rare coin. This exquisite and Mint State condition CROWN is rarely found on auctions.

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