FOREIGN COINS, Sarawak, C. V. Brooke, bronze cent, 1941H, Heaton Mint, bare head r.. rev. value within wreath (KM.18), in plastic holder, graded by NGC as Mint State 63 Red Brown, considerable original mint bloom, rare
Last of the cent coinage, with a mintage of three million but nearly all melted as a consequence of World War II - Charles Brooke surrendered his powers in this year, having decided upon self-government for this private colony, but Japanese occupation ended all such plans. The Heaton Mint evidently never delivered its final production of cents, all other denominations having been halted earlier. The estimated survival of 1941H cents is 50 pieces, among which this specimen is clearly exceptional. An important colonial coin!
Estimate: £1500-1800
Sold: £1,900 (excluded buyer premium)
Date: 09/02/2016
Auction house: St. James's Auctions Ltd
