St. Thomas and Prince 1990 3500 dobras

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Jean Elsen sale 138, lot 1279

This specimen was lot 1279 in Jean Elsen sale 138 (Brussels, September 2018), where it sold for €180 (about US$248 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ILE SAINT THOMAS ET PRINCE, République (1975-), AR 3500 dobras, 1990. Flan poli. (republic of the islands of St. Thomas and Prince, silver 3500 dobras of 1990. Proof.)"

This large type honors the sea turtle, a dwindling species.

Recorded mintage: 750 proofs.

Specification: 136.08 g, 0.925 fine silver, 4.02 troy oz ASW, 63 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 46.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 138, Collection A. BLONDEL, Collection M. HENDRICKX, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.

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