Thailand BE2526 2500 baht

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Sincona sale 69, lot 1291

This specimen was lot 1291 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 7,000 CHF (about US$9,291 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"THAILAND. Bhumiphol (Rama IX), 1946-2015. 2500 Baht 1983. UN Internationales Jahr der Behinderten. Sehr selten. Nur 800 Exemplare geprägt. FDC. Im Originaletui mit Zertifikat. (kingdom of Thailand, Rama IX, 1946-2015, 2500 baht of 1983, International Year of Disabled Persons. Very rare. Only 800 pieces struck, Uncirculated, In original box with certificate.)"

Recorded mintage: 92 + 105 proofs.

Specification: 15.98 g, 0.917 fine gold, this specimen 15.98 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y170. Fr-44.

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]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.

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