Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1985. Estimate $400.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006.  Sold For $620. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TURKEY. Republic. 1923-present. AV 500 Kurus (34.95 g, 12h). "Monnaies de Luxe" bullion piece. Dated AH 1947. Mintage: 3699 pieces of two types (Ataturk and Inonu). Bare head of Ismet Inonu left within frame of stars and scrollwork / Calligraphic legend within frame of stars and scrollwork. KM 879; Friedberg 104. EF. ($400)

From the John F. Sullivan Collection.