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[[Image:YEM_1969_2riyals-HA-lot22831-obv.jpg|300px|thumb|Heritage sale 3005, lot 22831]] | [[Image:YEM_1969_2riyals-HA-lot22831-obv.jpg|300px|thumb|Heritage sale 3005, lot 22831]] | ||
[[Image:YEM_1969_2riyals-HA-lot22831-rev.jpg|300px|thumb|Courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | [[Image:YEM_1969_2riyals-HA-lot22831-rev.jpg|300px|thumb|Courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | ||
| − | This proof was struck for the newly formed republic of [[Yemen]] in 1969 as a one year only issue. The subject is the Qadhi Mohammed Mahmud Azzubairi Memorial. | + | This proof was struck for the newly formed republic of [[Yemen]] in 1969 as a one year only issue. The subject is the Qadhi Mohammed Mahmud Azzubairi Memorial. It was lot 22831 in Heritage sale 3005 (Long Beach, CA, May 2009) for $2,300. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> reads: <blockquote>"Arab Republic gold 2 Riyals 1969, choice cameo Proof, stunningly beautiful coin featuring a roaring lion, gold striking of the silver 2 Riyals. Rare with a mintage of 100. From the Village Coin Estate Collection."</blockquote> |
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''Recorded mintage:'' 100. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 100. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| + | * 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>Tucker, Warren and Scott Cordry, ''Heritage Signature Auction 3005: World Coins,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2009. |
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''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
* [[Saudi Arabia AH1346 riyal]] | * [[Saudi Arabia AH1346 riyal]] | ||
* [[Yemen 1969 1 riyals|1969 1 riyal, camel]] | * [[Yemen 1969 1 riyals|1969 1 riyal, camel]] | ||
| + | * [[Yemen 1969 2 riyals KM-2|1969 2 riyals, Apollo XI, rocket launch]] | ||
| + | * [[Yemen 1969 2 riyals KM-3|1969 2 riyals, Apollo XI, moon landing]] | ||
* [[Yemen 1969 5 riyals|1969 5 riyals, eagle's head]] | * [[Yemen 1969 5 riyals|1969 5 riyals, eagle's head]] | ||
* [[Yemen 1969 10 riyals Fr-10|1969 10 riyals, gazelles]] | * [[Yemen 1969 10 riyals Fr-10|1969 10 riyals, gazelles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 13 February 2026
This proof was struck for the newly formed republic of Yemen in 1969 as a one year only issue. The subject is the Qadhi Mohammed Mahmud Azzubairi Memorial. It was lot 22831 in Heritage sale 3005 (Long Beach, CA, May 2009) for $2,300. The catalog description[1] reads:
"Arab Republic gold 2 Riyals 1969, choice cameo Proof, stunningly beautiful coin featuring a roaring lion, gold striking of the silver 2 Riyals. Rare with a mintage of 100. From the Village Coin Estate Collection."
Recorded mintage: 100.
Specification: 42.29 g, 0.900 fine gold, 1.2238 oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 4a.
- 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]Tucker, Warren and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3005: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2009.
Link to:
- Saudi Arabia AH1346 riyal
- 1969 1 riyal, camel
- 1969 2 riyals, Apollo XI, rocket launch
- 1969 2 riyals, Apollo XI, moon landing
- 1969 5 riyals, eagle's head
- 1969 10 riyals, gazelles
- 1969 20 riyals, camel
- 1969 20 riyals, Moon landing
- 1969 30 riyals, bust of the sheikh
- 1969 50 riyals, lion
- Coins and currency dated 1969
- return to coins of Yemen