Finland 1959-S 200 markkaa
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This specimen was lot 72732 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "FINLAND. 200 Markkaa, 1959-S. Helsinki Mint. NGC MS-65. Displaying commendable luster and impressive details, this Gem yields much charm and appeal to the eyes." This is a scarce date of a common type struck 1956-59. The previous issue of this denomination, in 1926 (KM 29), was in gold. The coinage of Finland was reformed in 1963, with 100 old markka = one new markka.
Recorded mintage: 70,000.
Specification: 8.30 g, 0.500 fine silver, 27.5 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-42.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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