Coin
150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Independence (1973) — Bahamas
Bahamas • 1973 • KM#51, Schön#47
Overview
A Proof strike 150 Dollars coin of The Bahamas, minted in 1973. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The reverse depicts a lobster with the face value below. Struck in .9166 gold with a reeded edge.
Specifications
- Country
- Bahamas
- Year
- 1973
- Composition
- Gold (.9166)
- Weight
- 8.19 g
- Diameter
- 24 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- KM#51, Schön#47
- Issuer
- The Bahamas
Design details
Obverse
Bust of Queen Elizabeth turned to the right, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS - INDEPENDENCE - 1973 Elizabeth II
Reverse
Lobster, face value below. Script: Latin Lettering: ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS - 1975
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Arnold Machin is credited as the designer for the Non-circulating coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
- Gold issue: Gold (.9166) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
KM#51, Schön#47. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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