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Rare silver issues from a very limited colonization of German New Guinea. These coins are very popular with collectors as they are comsidered among the mosst beautiful silver coin issues of the 19th Century. Issues in business and proof strikes.
Obverse Description
Bird of paradise.
Reverse Description
Denomination and date in palm wreath
Catalog Information
GSID:
398563
Reverse Lettering:
NEU GUINEA COMPAGNIE, 1/2, NEU GUINEA, MARK, 1894, A
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.778 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0893 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0804 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1894-A
Denomination:
1/2 Mk
Designation:
PR
Mint Mark:
A
Coinage Type:
German New Guinea
Coinage Years:
1894
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
550027
Krause #:
KM-4
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Coin Value History
1894-A 1/2 Mk PR (KM-4)
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1894-A 1/2 Mk PR (KM-4)
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| PR66 | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | $3,750 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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