Straits Settlements 1873 cent

Goldberg sale 74, lot 5035

This specimen was lot 5035 in Goldberg sale 74 (Los Angeles, June 2013), where it sold for $322 including buyer's fees. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Straits Settlements. Cent, 1873. Victoria. NGC graded AU-55 Brown." This type was struck in considerable numbers 1872-83 and was issued in bronze (KM 9a) 1884-86. A reeded edge was added for 1887-1901 (KM 16). It is common in worn condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown but not rare.

Specification: 9.3 g, copper, 28.8 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM-9.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender and Steven Harvey, Goldberg Sale 74: the pre-Long Beach Sale, featuring the Arden Collection, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.

Link to:

• 1862 cent
• 1873 20 cents
• 1874 cent
• 1874-H cent
• return to coins of the Straits Settlements
• Coins and currency dated 1873