Nepal VS2045 asarphi Fr-66

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Sincona sale 63, lot 1392

This specimen was lot 1392 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$940 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"NEPAL, Birendra Bir Bikram, 1972-2001. 1/2 Tola 1988. Schneeleopard. Polierte Platte. (kingdom ofNepal, Birendra Bir Bikram, 1972-2001, half tola of 1988, snow leopard, Choice Proof.)"

This design also appeared on a 1000 rupees (KM 1036), a quarter ounce asarphi (KM 1038) and one ounce asarphi (KM 1040).

Recorded mintage: est. 8,000.

Specification: 15.55 g, 0.999 fine gold, this specimen 15.53 g.

Catalog reference: KM 1039. Fr-66.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • 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.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.

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