S. Africa: 1923 KGV 1 Penny NGC Certified MS65RB

S. Africa: 1923 KGV 1 Penny NGC Certified MS65RB

History/Background Information: George V 1 Penny series struck between 1923 - 1936 in the Union of SA. First year of issue in very rare Red Brown coloration designation.

Certification: NGC MS65RB (Gem Unc/MS - Red Brown)

Condition Notes: An immense coin given the handful of coins to be preserved in Red Brown coloration for the year. Wholly struck and drapped in flawless hourglass lustre. Rich mint red original fields interrupted with only a smattering of brown hues. With only 10 coins out of a total of +-670 (1.2%) graded by NGC achieving RB this coin represents a rare and seldom found opportunity to acquire such a coin. A very rare find.

Mintage: 91 027

POP Statistics: Only 7 graded in MS65RB with a total of 10 coins graded RB out of a total of 670 coins graded by NGC (1.2% have graded RB).

Reference: Hern S82/83