250 Dollars (Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus) 1987 front 250 Dollars (Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus) 1987 back
250 Dollars (Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus) 1987 photo
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250 Dollars Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus

1987 year
Gold (.917) 47.54 g 38.61 mm
Description
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 ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#62633
Rarity index
95%

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

Comment

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas, and it features a unique design that showcases both Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus on the same coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  100 - - - - - -

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