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1959 South Africa 1/2 Penny - PCGS MS-65 RD Gem Red with Blazing Luster
Condition & Details:
Graded MS-65 RD (Gem Mint State Red) by PCGS. This is a truly exceptional, top-tier fractional bronze specimen. Finding vintage African bronze blazing with this level of original, unbroken red mint color is incredibly difficult. This is exactly the kind of flawless, high-quality world copper specimen that anchors a premium collection or registry set. The obverse features a crisp portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse displays the classic Dromedaris sailing ship in immaculate detail.
Please review the video included in the photo gallery to see the true, blazing cartwheel luster of this gem red piece in hand!
Important Minting Note: The prominent line running across the reverse from the rim through "AFRICA" and across the ship's masts is a raised die crack (a ridge of extra metal formed when the coin was struck by a fractured die). It is NOT a scratch, gouge, or cleaning line. This dramatic mechanical anomaly is entirely raised, perfectly preserving the original surfaces while adding a highly unique, individual character to this blazing gem red coin.
Specifications:
Country: South Africa
Year: 1959
Denomination: 1/2 Penny (1/2 D)
Composition: Bronze
Certification: PCGS (MS 65 RD)
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