Netherlands 2008 10 euro

Jean Elsen sale 146, lot 1519

This specimen was lot 1519 in Jean Elsen sale 146 (Brussels, November 2020), where it sold for €260 (about US$379 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"NEDERLAND, Koninkrijk, Beatrix (1980-2014), AV 10 euro, 2008. Architectuur. In doosje. Gepolijste Stempel. (kingdom of the Netherlands, Beatrix, 1980-2014, gold ten euro of 2008, architecture, Proof.)"

This denomination is used exclusively for commemoratives.

Recorded mintage: 8,000 proofs.

Specification: 6.72 g, 0.900 fine gold, 22.5 mm diameter, reeded edge, 0.1944 ounce AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-370, KM 281.

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, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35^e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 146: Collection Anthony Lorrain Monnaies de Metz, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

Link to:

• 2007 10 euro, 400th anniversary of the birth of admiral de Ruyter
• France 2008 100 euro KM-1536 Semeuse
• Germany 2008-D 100 euro Goslar
• 2009 10 euro, settlement of Manhattan
• Coins and currency dated 2008