Tunisia 1962 10 dinars KM-285

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Sincona sale 31, lot 349

This specimen was lot 349 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 1,200 CHF (about US$1,425 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA, 10 dinars 1962ce/1382ah AU, Arabic legend (w/case) Pf." This type was struck in small numbers 1959-62 with Arabic and French legends (KM 322). It is unlikely to have circulated beyond the president's circle of cronies and supporters. It is rare.

Recorded mintage: 1,000 proofs.

Specification: 23.48 g, 0.900 fine gold, .675 troy oz AGW, 31 mm diameter, this specimen 23.50 g.

Catalog reference: Schön 213, KM 285.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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