250 Dollars Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus

Features

Issuer The Bahamas
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1987
Value 250 Dollars
250 BSD = USD 250
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 47.54 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
62633
References KM# 121,
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# 95,
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.
Fr# 42
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.

Commemorative issue

Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus

Obverse

Bust of the Queen Elizabeth II turned to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS
RDM
· ELIZABETH II ·

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Christopher Columbus and Queen Isabella, boat in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ·
SAN SALVADOR
FG
QUEEN ISABELLA AND COLUMBUS
1987

Engraver: Frank Gasparro

Edge

Reeded

Comments

Schön catalog indicates 2 coins struck in Copper on a trial basis, classified under the reference 95a.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  Photo 100 Proof

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Heritage Auctions
2022 June 26 Modern World Coins Spring Showcase Auction 61276
Lot 98026
Internet Archive
26 Jun 2022 UNC
(NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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