Yemen 1975 15 rials

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Heritage sale 3064, lot 33952
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 33952 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $174. The catalog description[1] noted, "Arab Republic Proof "Arab Jerusalem" 15 Rials 1975 PR62 Cameo PCGS. A large type coin with mirrored fields and a pleasing cameo contrast. Hairlines and a small handful of thin scratches on otherwise clean surfaces set the grade, although these do not detract significantly from eye appeal."

Recorded mintage: 70,000 plus 5,000 proofs.

Specification: 54 g, 0.925 fine silver, 1.595 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 17.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.

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