Indonesia 1970 500 rupiah
This specimen was lot 75220 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $240. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDONESIA. 500 Rupiah, 1970. NGC PROOF-67 Ultra Cameo. Commemorating of the 25th Anniversary of Independence. A stunning example, this Superb-Gem Proof displays a sharp cameo delineation between deeply frosted device mirrored field. A lovely specimen that appeals to the eyes and is certain to receive many strong bids." This NCLT is one of an extensive series of commemoratives issued in 1970. The obverse features a Wayang dancer. Some Indonesian commemorative issues are so rare the SCWC lacks a photo of them. In 1982, US$1 = 650 rupiah; today (November 2022) US$1 = 15,654 rupiah.
Recorded mintage: 4,800 proofs.
Specification: 20 g, 0.999 fine silver, 40 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-25.
- 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, The November 2022 Collectors Choice Ancient & World Coins Auction, Featuring the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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- 1970 1 rupiah
- 1970 2 rupiah
- 1970 200 rupiah, 25th anniversary of independence, Great Bird of Paradise
- 1970 250 rupiah, 25th anniversary of independence, Manjusri statue
- 1970 750 rupiah, 25th anniversary of independence, Garuda
- 1970 1,000 rupiah, 25th anniversary of independence, Gen. Sudiman
- 1970 5,000 rupiah, 25th anniversary of independence, Manjusri statue
- 1970 10,000 rupiah, 25th anniversary of independence, Wayang dancer
- 1970 20,000 rupiah, 25th anniversary of independence, Garuda
- 1971 25 rupiah
- 1971 50 rupiah
- Coins and currency dated 1970