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[[Image:S83-3291.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 83, lot 3291]] | [[Image:S83-3291.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 83, lot 3291]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 3291 in Sincona sale 83 ( | + | This specimen was lot 3291 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 1,800 CHF (about US$2,409 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Nepal|NEPAL]], Tribhuvana, Bir Bikram, 1968-2007 VS (1911-1950 AD). Mohar 1999 VS (1942 AD). NGC MS66. ''Prachtvolle Erhaltung. Das neben zwei weiteren durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar'' (Magnificent condition, Tied with two other for finest certified by NGC." This issue of king Tribhuvana Bir Bikram (r. 1911-50) is listed for VS 1969, 1975-1991, 1998-2003 (common era 1912-46). No date is given a premium, more likely due to lack of interest than any variation in rarity. Nepal was and is an independent nation between India and Tibet but under the strong influence of the British raj. Some coins are dated using the Saka Era (SE) and others using the Bikram Samvat Era (VS). |
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* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017. | * Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017. | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023. |
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Latest revision as of 11:59, 20 June 2025
This specimen was lot 3291 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 1,800 CHF (about US$2,409 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "NEPAL, Tribhuvana, Bir Bikram, 1968-2007 VS (1911-1950 AD). Mohar 1999 VS (1942 AD). NGC MS66. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. Das neben zwei weiteren durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar (Magnificent condition, Tied with two other for finest certified by NGC." This issue of king Tribhuvana Bir Bikram (r. 1911-50) is listed for VS 1969, 1975-1991, 1998-2003 (common era 1912-46). No date is given a premium, more likely due to lack of interest than any variation in rarity. Nepal was and is an independent nation between India and Tibet but under the strong influence of the British raj. Some coins are dated using the Saka Era (SE) and others using the Bikram Samvat Era (VS).
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 5.6 g, gold, this specimen 5.57 g.
Catalog reference: KM 702, Fr-27.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
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