Mongolia 1976 25 tugrik
This specimen was part of lot 31065 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), which sold for $3,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Mongolia: People's Republic 3-Piece gold & silver Proof "Conservation" Set 1976, 1) "Arfali Sheep" 25 Tugrik - Proof; 2) "Bactrian Camel" 50 Tugrik - Proof, KM 37; 3) gold "Przewalski Horses" 750 Tugrik - PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC; An immaculate Proof set, the gold 750 Tugrik certified as near-pristine, the two silver offerings boasting flawless cameo contrasts." This NCLT was sold in a set with a silver fifty tugrik (KM 37) and gold 750 tugrik (KM 38). The argali sheep, Ovis ammon, roams central Asia, including Tibet, western China and Mongolia.
Recorded mintage: 5,348 plus 6,096 proofs.
Specification: 28.28 g, 0.925 fine silver, 38.61 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 36.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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