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Republic gold Proof "Reliquary Figure - Bakota" 5000 Francs 1969-NI PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM8, Fr-7. Mintage: 4,000. This interesting commemorative issue depicts an obverse portrait of Albert-Bernard Bongo and the reverse of a reliquary figure, or Mbulu Ngulu, of the native Bakota tribe. These figures were especially important to the Bakota and utilized as guardians over their ancestors' remains. This piece is tied for finest at NGC with one other. AGW 0.5064 oz.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/gabon/gabon-republic-gold-proof-reliquary-figure-bakota-5000-francs-1969-ni-pr68-ultra-cameo-ngc-/a/3096-31073.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 600-800 USD
Republic gold Proof "Reliquary Figure - Bakota" 5000 Francs 1969-NI PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM8, Fr-7. Mintage: 4,000. This interesting commemorative issue depicts an obverse portrait of Albert-Bernard Bongo and the reverse of a reliquary figure, or Mbulu Ngulu, of the native Bakota tribe. These figures were especially important to the Bakota and utilized as guardians over their ancestors' remains. This piece is tied for finest at NGC with one other. AGW 0.5064 oz.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/gabon/gabon-republic-gold-proof-reliquary-figure-bakota-5000-francs-1969-ni-pr68-ultra-cameo-ngc-/a/3096-31073.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 600-800 USD