South Korea 1970 200 won

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Heritage sale 3073, part of lot 33420
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This specimen was part of lot 33420 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), which sold for $1,680. The catalog description[1] noted, "South Korea. Republic 6-Piece silver Proof Set 1970 Brilliant UNC, 1) 50 Won, KM7; 2) 100 Won, KM8; 3) 200 Won, KM10; 4) 250 Won, KM11; 5) 500 Won, KM12; 6) 1000 Won, KM13; KM-PS3. All brilliant Proofs essentially without flaws. From the Engelen Collection of World Coinage." This NCLT is one of a series (50 won to 2500 won) to celebrate Korean heroes past and present. In 1970, South Korea was still under military dicatorship.

Recorded mintage: 4,200 proofs.

Specification: 11.2 g, .999 fine silver, 28 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 10.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019

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