Benin 2007 2500 Francs Abolition Of Slavery 27mm Silver Essa

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weavus135 Pillar of the Community United States 539 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 2:17 pm Hello, does anyone have a Krause listing that shows this coin (essai). I cannot seem to find it in Numismaster or my regular catalogs. I'm really interested in the KM # and metal content (ASW). and if there is a set of 'values' listed, I would love those to fill out my spreadsheet thank you Report this Post to the Staff

spica Valued Member France 285 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 3:28 pm It seems to be in Proof quality but I saw same coin in BU quality. It is pattern 1/4 oz 0.999 silver, diameter 27 mm with mintage probably 850 pcs. I hope it helped you. Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 3:34 pm Suprising finish price, considering the mtg. http://cgi.ebay.com/BENIN-2007-2500...200512130077 Report this Post to the Staff
weavus135 Pillar of the Community United States 539 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 4:34 pm interestingly, I got mine for even less. I don't think anyone believes that mintage.Or maybe they have just begun to believe it is larger. this dealer on ebay seemingly sells one every week so I think there must be more than 850 pieces. I'm still very interested in the Krause reference number and anything else Krause lists. Like the supposed weight and the ASW Report this Post to the Staff
svslav Pillar of the Community United States 2605 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 5:03 pm These are not official, so I wouldn't look for them in Krause. Maybe soon in the "Unusual coins". Joel Anderson sells them (for more than your price), here's what he says about them: Quote: This set includes seven silver 2007 dated 2500 Franc coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of Great Britain's abolition of slavery issued for the members of the West African States. Britain's abolition of slavery put pressure on other nations, including the United States and France, to abolish slavery as well. The coins are privately issued silver Essai (pattern) coin. Each is 27mm in diameter, contains .25 troy oz of .999 fine silver and has a mintage of just 850 pieces each. The coins depicts the heroes of the Abolition of Slavery movement on one side and the issuing nations arms on the other. Included is Olaudah Equiano (also known as Gustavus Vassa) on the Benin coin. William Wilburforce is on the Burkina Faso coin. The seal of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade is on the Ivory Coast coin. Frederick Douglas is pictured on the Mali coin. Senegal pictures François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture. Togo honored French abolitionist Victor Schoelcher. Because the members of the West African States utilize a common currency, they have issued few coins under their own name. Report this Post to the Staff
weavus135 Pillar of the Community United States 539 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 5:13 pm thanks svslav. I saw somewhere that these were 'unofficial'. I guess they may not get a Krause listing if they haven't done it in 3 years! Report this Post to the Staff
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