The U.S. Mint Goes to War
1943S Fiji, Shilling
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
FIJI |
| Item Description: |
1S 1943S KM-12a |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 66 |
| Owner: |
coin928 |
Owner Comments:
Fiji - 1943S Shilling (KM #12a) - Mintage: 500,000
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 demad 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 "IJ" in "FIJI."
This particular coin is very well struck and shows great detail in the hair over the ear, a point which typically did not strike up well. The coin deserves the MS66 grade despite the mottled toning. As of this revision, two have been graded MS66 by PCGS with none finer and NGC has graded none above MS65.
Date acquired: 4/2/2009 (Already graded by PCGS)
Rev. 11/27/2023