Lot 0018
CA 1943 Tombac 5-Cent Coin
This auction ended on August 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0018 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | $5 - $1,000 |
| Opening bid | $5 |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Rare and Error Coin Collection |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm ET |
| Auction house | Palmer’s Auction Co |
| Location | Campbell, New York |
Description
This 1943 Canadian 5-cent coin is struck in Tombac, a copper-zinc brass alloy used during World War II to conserve nickel. The coin features a distinctive dodecagonal or 12-sided shape. The obverse