Morocco
Tangier. First Banking Corporation gold Ounce (500 Dirhams) ND (1954) MS65 NGC, KM-X12, Lec-297. A private issue produced by the First Banking Corporation in Tangier and refined by N. M. Rotschild & Sons, often considered the world's first one ounce bullion coin. Fully gem, and a rarity as such, this piece being the finest we have previously seen by two full grade points. AGW 0.9170 oz.
Ex. Swiss Bank Hoard
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2500-3000 USD