10 000 Afghanis Marco Polo Sheep

Features

Issuer Afghanistan
Period Republic (1973-1978)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1978
Value 10 000 Afghanis (أفغاني) (10 000 AFA)
Currency First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition Gold (.900) (Silver .100)
Weight 33.437 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
36948
References KM# 982,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 100,
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.
Fr# 43
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Coat of arms, date below.Automatically translated

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
1978

Reverse

Mouton Marco Polo, denomination on the right.Automatically translated

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٠٠٠٠

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1978  Photo 694 $ 2000 92%
1978  Photo 181 $ 3800 67% Proof

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Bullion value: USD 2157.58 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)
Heritage Auctions
2022 March 20 Modern World Coins Winter Showcase Auction 61262
Lot 98001
Internet Archive
20 Mar 2022 1978 UNC
(PCGS MS67)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 30370
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1978 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33304
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1978 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)
Heritage Auctions
2023 March 26 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65163
Lot 98001
Internet Archive
26 Mar 2023 1978 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)
USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30208
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1978 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 6600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)Picture 1 of a sold 10 000 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30209
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1978 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
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