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* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Unusual World Coins, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011. | * Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Unusual World Coins, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, ''Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, ''Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016. |
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Latest revision as of 13:50, 20 June 2025
This specimen was lot 284 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$386 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "FRENCH PROTECTORATE | Reign of Muhammed al-Amin Bey (1362-1376ah/1943-1957ce). 20 francs 1955ce/1355ah AR RR Fdc." This type was struck in small numbers 1945-55 for presentation by the Bey. As such, the SCWC consigns it to the catalog of Unusual World Coins. This issue was struck to the standard of the French twenty francs of 1935-36.
Recorded mintage: 303.
Specification: 20 g, 0.680 fine silver, this specimen 19.96 g.
Catalog reference: Gad 108, KM X2 (formerly KM M5).
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Unusual World Coins, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
- [1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.
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