Lot 396
Rhodesia, Republic (1970-1977), bronze Half Cent, 1977 - MS 62 BN


Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 125 | C25005
Auction: 31 October 2025 10:00 GMT
Description
Rhodesia, Republic (1970-1977), bronze Half Cent, 1977, engraver: Tommy Sasseen, 3.00g (KM 9; Schön 47). In NGC holder graded MS 62 BN (8222218-001). Among top five finest known in the NGC census with the brown colour designation.
The entire 1977 circulation issue of these Half Cents was melted before they were released into circulation and for a long time it was thought that less than ten examples survive. There are currently 13 pieces graded and recorded by NGC and three by PCGS so it is safe to assume that perhaps 20-30 examples survive still. There has not been of these 1977 Half Cents on the auction market since 2015, according to Coin Archives. This is only the second time in Baldwin’s history we have had the opportunity to sell these excessively rare coins.


