Proof 1962 Half Crown Sold At Heritage - Very Rare!

[VickySilver 876]

Several days ago, Heritage USA had a sale and in it was a specimen of the 1962 halfcrown in proof. I was rather astonished and had assumed it might not exist in commercial channels as I had never seen one on the market before, nor seen one period. Perhaps such coins escape much interest as they certainly are not gold or even silver; also currency versions are easily had. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has seen or heard of such before?? How about any other proof half crowns  from 1963 to 1967?

Heritage Auction 3122: Lot 34640

Coin graded proof cameo 63. I  will see if I can post pictures in thread to follow.

Edited January 29 by VickySilver
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[VickySilver 876]

[VickySilver 876]

Somehow I suspect the surfaces to be a bit nicer when seen in hand. 

[Mr T 188]

I don't follow proofs much but yeah I didn't think the Royal Mint struck many proofs in that era - maybe they were too busy getting ready for the move to Llantrisant.

[Sword 1,504]

On 1/29/2025 at 4:43 AM, VickySilver said:

Somehow I suspect the surfaces to be a bit nicer when seen in hand. 

Just out of interest, how much did it sell for?

[Mr T 188]

Need to log in to see I guess: https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-elizabeth-ii-proof-1-2-crown-1962-pr63-cameo-ngc-/a/3122-34640.s

Edited February 2 by Mr T

[VickySilver 876]

All in with commissions, etc. was 2880 USD. I wonder what would be high or low for such a coin, and would it vary if sold at another venue such as in the UK.. Or is it an unloved series as I suspect. I would imagine that would be the case though I suspect that there could not be more than. a couple out there in total = RARE. This coin was not demonstrated to exist prior to this coin and no idea of the provenance.

Edited February 2 by VickySilver