Tunisia 1956 100 francs

Sincona sale 31, lot 288

This specimen was lot 288 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 3,400 CHF (about US$4,036 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "FRENCH PROTECTORATE | Reign of Muhammed al-Amin Bey (1362-1376ah/1943-1957ce). 100 francs 1956ce/1376ah AU RR Fdc." This type was struck 1956 only for presentation by the Bey, who had promoted himself to king. As such, the SCWC consigns it to the catalog of Unusual World Coins. This issue was struck to the standard of the French hundred francs of 1935-36.

Recorded mintage: 63.

Specification: 6.55 g, 0.900 fine gold, this specimen 6.54 g.

Catalog reference: Gad 126, KM X8 (formerly KM M8).

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Unusual World Coins, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
• ^[1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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