Cambodia 2005 3000 riels KM-126
The first specimen was lot 3611 in Steve Album Auction 51 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "CAMBODIA: Norodom Sihamoni, 2004-, AV 3000 riels, 2005, Great Wonders of the World-Taj Mahal of India, PCGS graded Proof 69 DCAM, R3 (Daniel), ex Howard A. Daniel III Collection." The second specimen was lot 3612 in the same sale, where it sold for $120. The catalog description[1] noted, "CAMBODIA: Norodom Sihamoni, 2004-, AV 3000 riels, 2005, Great Wonders of the World-Taj Mahal of India, PCGS graded MS70, R3 (Daniel), ex Howard A. Daniel III Collection." Norodom Sihamoni (b. 1953) ascended the throne upon the abdication of his father, Norodom Sihanouk, in October 2004. Actual power was held by strongman Hun Sen, prime minister 1985-93 and 1998-2023. As of May 2025, US$1 = 4,006 riels.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.24 g, 0.999 fine gold, 13.92 mm diameter, 0.040 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM-126, D-CS110.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 51, featuring the Howard Daniel III Collection of Asian Coins, the Almer H. Orr III Collection of World Coins and the Joe Sedillot Collection of German Coins, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2024.
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