Nepal VS2031 asarphi Fr-48
This specimen was lot 3292 in Sincona sale 83 (Zurich, May 2023), where it sold for 650 CHF (about US$870 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "NEPAL, Birendra Bir Bikram, 2028-2058 VS (1971-2001 AD). 5.0 G Asarphi 2031 VS (1974 AD), NGC MS67. Prachtexemplar. Das durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar (Cabinet piece, Finest certified by NGC)." King Birendra Bir Bikram (ruled 1971-2001) was murdered by his son in a domestic dispute. The king's brother, Gyanendra, ruled until the monarchy was abolished in 2008. The asarphi isn't really a denomination but an indication that the coin is to be traded by its weight, in this case five grams.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 5 g, 0.999 fine gold, this specimen 5.00 g.
Catalog reference: KM 822a, Fr-48.
- 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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
Link to:
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