What is the value of a south African 1932 ticky?

Answer 1

The value of a South African 1932 tickey, which is a small silver coin, can vary depending on its condition and rarity. In general, a 1932 tickey in average circulated condition may be worth around $5 to $10, but if it is in excellent condition or considered a rare variation, it could be valued higher by collectors. It is always recommended to consult with numismatic experts or reference guides to determine the specific value of a South African 1932 tickey in your possession.

Answer 2

You are asking about a 3 Pence coin (KM#15.2), sometimes known as a "Ticky" or "Tickey," from South Africa dated 1932. The coin is 16.5mm in diameter, weighs 1.41 grams and is 80% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.0363 troy ounces. The obverse (front) of the coin has an image of King George V of Great Britain and the words "GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR" (Latin for "George the Fifth, King and Emperor"). The reverse (back) of the coin has a protea flower in the center of three bars shaped as an inverted triangle, with the words "SOUTH Africa", the date, and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") above the flower and the denomination, "3D" ("D" being the abbreviation for pence) below it. 2,622,000 of these coins were produced in 1932 for circulation, as well as 12 in Proof for collectors.

With silver currently (as of April 2, 2012) at $33.00 per troy ounce, the "melt value" of this coin is about US$1.20. Numismatically (according to the Standard Catalog of World Coins), an example is probably worth about US$2.50 in Very Fine condition, US$15.00 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$30.00 in Uncirculated condition. An example in Proof would be valued at about US$1,000.00.