Auction Name: 2026 January 12 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York

Lot Number: 30010

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/3129*30010

British Colony. George IV "Anchor Money" 1/2 Dollar 1822 MS65 NGC, London mint, KM4, Prid-8. The non-overdate variety of the largest emission from this always charming British Caribbean series that features it's revered ship's anchor motif. This is a distinguished level of conservation for the issue, rarely coming to market in Gem Mint State or finer. The lofty numerical assignment combined with the Lissner pedigree make this a prime candidate as an elite representative of the type in a special collection.

In the early 1820s the British government began the production of coins representing fractions of the Spanish-American dollar. Silver fractional coins of 1/16 to 1/2 dollar were struck in 1820 for Mauritius and in 1822 for the Mauritius and Barbados. In 1826 the Anchor Money in Mauritius was withdrawn and shipped to the West Indies. Since there was important trade between the West Indies and Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, it can be assumed that some Anchor Money entered Canada through trade, though there were no direct importations.

Ex. Lissner Collection (CNG / St. James' Auction 29, August 2014, Lot 1319)

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