© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Ounce Bartolomeu Dias
1988 year| Gold (.917) | 33.93 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Currency | Protea (1986-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 33.93 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Compass "rose" left, small Caravelle centre right and map showing Europe and Africa right, writing around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1488 DIAS 1988
1oz FYN GOUD
PROTEA
1oz FINE GOLD
SE
Engraver: Susan Erasmus
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Km#124.2 was minted during the Mossel Bay Festival with the follwing differences: Distance of Corsica and sardinia from the Mainland, sahpe of Italy and some of the lakes in AfricaInteresting fact
The Bartolomeu Dias coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 2,000 units minted. It's made of 24-carat gold and weighs 33.93 grams, making it a significant piece for any coin collector or investor. Its design features an image of Bartolomeu Dias, a Portuguese explorer who was the first to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, and the coin's reverse side features the South African coat of arms. Due to its rarity and historical significance, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ounce (Bartolomeu Dias) 1988 coin.
