½ Puffin - Martin Coles Harman

Features

Issuer Lundy
Period British administration (1924-date)
Type Token
Years 1965-1977
Value ½ Puffin
Currency Puffin
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24928
References X# Tn3
George S. Cuhaj (editor); 2011. Unusual World Coins. Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.

Obverse

Bust facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARTIN · COLES · HARMAN
1965

Reverse

Puffin

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LUNDY
HALF PUFFIN

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: LUNDY LIGHTS AND LEADS

Comments

Edge inscription is raised and upside down when reverse is up.
Martin Coles Harman (1885 - 1954) was an English businessman who bought the island of Lundy in 1925 and proclaimed himself King of Lundy.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1965  Photo 3 000 $ 15 65% Proof
1977  1 977 41% Proof; actual date unknown; without edge inscription

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Puffin - Martin Coles HarmanPicture 1 of a sold ½ Puffin - Martin Coles Harman
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 18
Lot 371
Internet Archive
31 Jan 2021 1965 – Proof UNC USD 26.95
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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