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[[Image:Eq Guinea JE138-1276.jpg|550px|thumb|Jean Elsen sale 138, lot 1276]] | [[Image:Eq Guinea JE138-1276.jpg|550px|thumb|Jean Elsen sale 138, lot 1276]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 1276 in Jean Elsen sale 138 (Brussels, September 2018), where it sold for €170 (about US$234 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''GUINEE EQUATORIALE, République (1968-), AV 500 pesetas, 1970. Abraham Lincoln. Fr-5. Flan poli.'' (Equatorial Guinea, gold 500 pesetas of 1970, for Abraham Lincoln. Proof.)"</blockquote> This type was struck for [[Equatorial Guinea]] to glorify president [[Equatorial Guinea 1970 200 pesetas KM 19|Francisco Macias]]. No doubt they were passed out to friends and supporters of the beloved president as there is no evidence they ever circulated. It is one of a series struck in Italy ranging from 75 pesetas to 5000 pesetas. Circulating coinage from the country is hard to find. | + | This specimen was lot 1276 in Jean Elsen sale 138 (Brussels, September 2018), where it sold for €170 (about US$234 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''GUINEE EQUATORIALE, République (1968-), AV 500 pesetas, 1970. Abraham Lincoln. Fr-5. Flan poli.'' (Equatorial Guinea, gold 500 pesetas of 1970, for Abraham Lincoln. Proof.)"</blockquote> This type was struck for [[Equatorial Guinea]] to glorify president [[Equatorial Guinea 1970 200 pesetas KM 19|Francisco Macias]] (r. 1968-79). No doubt they were passed out to friends and supporters of the beloved president as there is no evidence they ever circulated. It is one of a series struck in Italy ranging from 75 pesetas to 5000 pesetas. Circulating coinage from the country is hard to find. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,700 proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,700 proofs. | ||
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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>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 138, Collection A. BLONDEL, Collection M. HENDRICKX,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 138, Collection A. BLONDEL, Collection M. HENDRICKX,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018. | ||
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* [[Equatorial Guinea 1970 250 pesetas Fr-7|1970 250 pesetas, Goya]] | * [[Equatorial Guinea 1970 250 pesetas Fr-7|1970 250 pesetas, Goya]] | ||
* [[Equatorial Guinea 1970 250 pesetas Fr-8|1970 250 pesetas, Durer's praying hands]] | * [[Equatorial Guinea 1970 250 pesetas Fr-8|1970 250 pesetas, Durer's praying hands]] | ||
| + | * [[Equatorial Guinea 1970 500 pesetas Fr-6|1970 500 pesetas, Gandhi]] | ||
* [[Equatorial Guinea 1993 30000 francos]] elephant | * [[Equatorial Guinea 1993 30000 francos]] elephant | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1970]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1970]] | ||
Revision as of 11:31, 7 March 2023
This specimen was lot 1276 in Jean Elsen sale 138 (Brussels, September 2018), where it sold for €170 (about US$234 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"GUINEE EQUATORIALE, République (1968-), AV 500 pesetas, 1970. Abraham Lincoln. Fr-5. Flan poli. (Equatorial Guinea, gold 500 pesetas of 1970, for Abraham Lincoln. Proof.)"
This type was struck for Equatorial Guinea to glorify president Francisco Macias (r. 1968-79). No doubt they were passed out to friends and supporters of the beloved president as there is no evidence they ever circulated. It is one of a series struck in Italy ranging from 75 pesetas to 5000 pesetas. Circulating coinage from the country is hard to find.
Recorded mintage: 1,700 proofs.
Specification: 7.05 g, .900 fine gold, .202 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-5, KM 24.
- 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]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 138, Collection A. BLONDEL, Collection M. HENDRICKX, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.
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