British Colony. George IV Proof "Anchor Money" 1/4 Dollar 1822 PR64 PCGS, London mint, KM3, Prid-10 Br-858. Narrow 8 variety with first 2 over 2. The vibrant multi-color patina, flaunting periwinkle blue and sunset tones most notably, is immediately eye-catching. This second largest denomination of the series is exceedingly rare in Proof. 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 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 In 1826 the Anchor Money in Mauritius was withdrawn and shipped to the West Indies.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, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, it can be assumed that some Anchor Money entered Canada through trade, though there were no direct importations. Ex. Irving Goodman Collection HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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