Guinea 1970 200 francs KM-10

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Stack's Bowers November 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 74008
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This specimen was lot 74008 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $80. The catalog description[1] noted, "GUINEA. 200 Francs, 1970. ANACS PROOF-69. A beautiful and nearly-flawless example, delivering intense eye appeal, with soft brilliance and incredible rainbow toning throughout both sides." This NCLT was struck 1969-70 in honor of the martyred brothers John and Roberty Kennedy. This design was also used on a gold 1000 francs (KM 17).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 11.7 g, 0.999 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-1.

Source:

  • 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, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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