China 1998 10 yuan KM-1197
This specimen was lot 1108 in Goldberg Sale 139 (Los Angeles, June 2024), where it sold for $336. The catalog description[1] noted, "China (People's Republic). 10 Yuan, 1998. 1/10 ounce. Vault Protector. Denomination. Reverse: Cash design. Pop 2; None Finer at PCGS. Only 7 graded in total for this Gold Coin. MS-69. Ex Goldberg Sale 42, Sept 24, 2007, lot 710. The Peh Collection Part II." Other ten yuan for 1998 include KM 1036, KM 1126, KM 1127, 1132, 1134, 1136, KM 1137, 1138, 1139, 1148, 1151, 1152, 1154, 1155, 1157, 1161, 1162, 1168, 1174, 1175, 1176, 1196, A1135 and A1179. We don't believe this was ever sold on its own but was included with other sets. It was also struck in silver (KM 1196).
Recorded mintage: unnknown.
Specification: 3.11 g, 0.999 fine gold, 18 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM-1197.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg Sale 139: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, featuring the Peh Family Collection, Part II, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2024.
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