Tunisia 1978 10 dinars KM-345

Sincona sale 31, lot 368

This specimen was lot 368 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$190 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA, 10 dinars 1978ce (1398ah) AR." This issue commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the central bank of Tunisia was issued in silver and gold and several reverses. It is rare but inexpensive for lack of demand.

Recorded mintage: 4,000 uncirculated plus proofs plus gold strikes.

Specification: 38 g, 0.900 fine silver, 1.092 troy oz ASW, this specimen 38.21 g.

Catalog reference: KF 205, Schön 247; KM-345.

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.

Link to:

• Tunisia 1976 1/2 dinar
• Tunisia 1976 dinar
• 1976 10 dinars, 20th anniversary of independence
• Tunisia 1978 5 dinars
• 1978 10 dinars, mosque of El Zituna
• 1983 10 dinars, 25th anniversary of Central Bank
• Coins and currency dated 1978
• return to coins of Tunisia