China 1981 250 yuan KM-40
This specimen was part of lot 12119 in Ponterio sale 177 (Chicago, August 2013), which sold for $3,819. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Two Piece Proof Set & Brass Medal, 1981. Lunar Series, Year of the Cock. 3 pieces in lot. Includes: 30 & 250 Yuan, and a 33 mm brass medal which features the same obverse design of a standing cock as the regular issue coins. The medal is NGC MS-69, the other (2) are NGC PROOF-69 ULTRA CAMEO." The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. A complete set is thousands of types yet buyers clamor for more. This specimen realized over double the already substantial catalog value.
Recorded mintage: 5,015.
Specification: 8.00 g, 0.917 fine gold, .235 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-B60; KM-41.
- 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 177: The August 2013 Chicago ANA Auction, World Coins, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2013.
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