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This specimen was lot 73544 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $70. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Kenya|KENYA]]. 10 Cents, 1977. PCGS SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield. Emanating from the penultimate year of issue, this glistening Gem presents a very vibrant nature and a slight matte appeal on account of some die polishing. Ex: Kings Norton Mint Collection." Jomo Kenyatta, member of the Kikuyu tribe, was the first president of Kenya (1964-1978) and appears on all coins of that period. Perennial president Daniel Arap Moi (ruled 1978-2002), appears on coins starting in 1978. The ten cents shown was issued 1969-78. | This specimen was lot 73544 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $70. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Kenya|KENYA]]. 10 Cents, 1977. PCGS SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield. Emanating from the penultimate year of issue, this glistening Gem presents a very vibrant nature and a slight matte appeal on account of some die polishing. Ex: Kings Norton Mint Collection." Jomo Kenyatta, member of the Kikuyu tribe, was the first president of Kenya (1964-1978) and appears on all coins of that period. Perennial president Daniel Arap Moi (ruled 1978-2002), appears on coins starting in 1978. The ten cents shown was issued 1969-78. | ||
| − | ''Recorded Mintage:'' | + | ''Recorded Mintage:'' 45,600,000. |
''Specification:'' 9 g, nickel-brass, 30.8 mm diameter. | ''Specification:'' 9 g, nickel-brass, 30.8 mm diameter. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:18, 31 January 2022
This specimen was lot 73544 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $70. The catalog description[1] noted, "KENYA. 10 Cents, 1977. PCGS SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield. Emanating from the penultimate year of issue, this glistening Gem presents a very vibrant nature and a slight matte appeal on account of some die polishing. Ex: Kings Norton Mint Collection." Jomo Kenyatta, member of the Kikuyu tribe, was the first president of Kenya (1964-1978) and appears on all coins of that period. Perennial president Daniel Arap Moi (ruled 1978-2002), appears on coins starting in 1978. The ten cents shown was issued 1969-78.
Recorded Mintage: 45,600,000.
Specification: 9 g, nickel-brass, 30.8 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 11.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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