Yemen 1969 2 riyals
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.
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