Jamaica 1979 250 dollars

Heritage sale 3096, lot 31120

This specimen was lot 31120 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $3,120. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Jamaica: Elizabeth II gold Proof "10th Anniversary of the Investiture of Prince Charles" 250 Dollars 1979 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Struck to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the investiture of Charles, Prince of Wales, this issue displays a stately portrait of Charles with royal regalia. From the Paramount Collection." This is the second and last issue of this denomination in this format.

Recorded mintage: 1,650 proofs.

Specification: 43.22 g, 0.900 fine gold, AGW 1.2505 oz.

Catalog reference: KM 83, Fr-11.

Source:

• 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]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins: Signature Auction 3096, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

Link to:

• 1978 250 dollars, 25th anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation
• 1979 10 dollars, Year of the Child
• 1984 250 dollars, Intl. Women's Decade
• Coins and currency dated 1979