The U.S. Mint Goes to War
1943S Fiji, Florin
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
FIJI |
| Item Description: |
2S 1943S KM-13a |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
| Owner: |
coin928 |
Owner Comments:
Fiji - 1943S Florin (KM #13a) - Mintage: 250,000
These coins were minted by the San Francisco Mint for circulation in the Fiji Islands while it was part of the United Kingdom during World War II. These coins were struck primarily to satisfy the demand for coinage caused by the large number of U.S. servicemen stationed there during World War II. The coin bears the "S" mint mark directly above the letters "OR" in "FLORIN."
This particular coin is well struck and shows good detail in the hair over the ear, a point which typically did not strike up well. The reverse is not struck up as well as it should be. The full face of the leopard is not complete at the top left of the shield.
Date acquired: 8/24/2022 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 8/25/2022