10 Dollars (Independence) 1973 front 10 Dollars (Independence) 1973 back
10 Dollars (Independence) 1973 photo
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10 Dollars Independence

1973 year
Gold (.750) 1.45 g 15.00 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
Value
10 Dollars 10 BSD = USD 10
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.750)
Weight
1.45 g
Diameter
15.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90359
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Tobacco Dove (Columbina passerina).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEN
1973
DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

There are several types of very similar coins to different KM#:

KM# 40.1: no date
KM# 40.2 (this one): date at right, cornucopia to the left
KM# 41: date at right, hallmark of finess to the left

Links below

Interesting fact

The 10 Dollars (Independence) 1973 coin from The Bahamas is a unique piece with only 2000 minted, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.