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ANA Signature Sale 3041 Sess. 4 13 August 2015
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Yi Hyong white metal Pattern 5 Niang Year 495 (1886) MS63 NGC, KM-Pn16. Struck in white metal, this exquisite Pattern features two encircled dragons within a beaded border atop lightly-reflective surfaces that are a pleasing mixture of silvery-gray. The reverse is just as lovely, presenting a highly-decorated wreath full of ornate flowers. Even to the unaided eye, pinpoint definition is readily apparent, with each detail boldly-rendered--particularly the scales on the dragon and the leaves on the floral design--and the fields contain only the occasional wisp or tick, all of which are within the confines of the assigned grade. A splendid example of this seldom available type, and highly-coveted in this Choice Mint-State classification.The 5 Niang is one of several patterns that was created during this time and its design elements bear close resemblance to the Japanese coins of that era. Unfortunately, of the fifteen possible trials that were struck, only three patterns were adopted for regular circulation, and the 5 Niang was not one of them.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Yi Hyong white metal Pattern 5 Niang Year 495 (1886) MS63 NGC, KM-Pn16. Struck in white metal, this exquisite Pattern features two encircled dragons within a beaded border atop lightly-reflective surfaces that are a pleasing mixture of silvery-gray. The reverse is just as lovely, presenting a highly-decorated wreath full of ornate flowers. Even to the unaided eye, pinpoint definition is readily apparent, with each detail boldly-rendered--particularly the scales on the dragon and the leaves on the floral design--and the fields contain only the occasional wisp or tick, all of which are within the confines of the assigned grade. A splendid example of this seldom available type, and highly-coveted in this Choice Mint-State classification.The 5 Niang is one of several patterns that was created during this time and its design elements bear close resemblance to the Japanese coins of that era. Unfortunately, of the fifteen possible trials that were struck, only three patterns were adopted for regular circulation, and the 5 Niang was not one of them.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD