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August 2015 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-D 24-26 August 2015
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CHINA. Pattern Dollar, Year 3 (1914). Tientsin Mint. NGC MS-64.
L&M-72; K-643; KM-Pn32; WS-0166; Wenchao-pg. 534#858 (rarity three stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's collection-pg. 137#633; Sun-III-2-15. Struck in silver. Proposed pattern for the 1914 Yuan Shih-kai Dollar of Year 3 (1914) L&M-63. Vastly different from the adopted type as this piece features a three-quarters facing portrait of Yuan Shih-kai, rather than the left facing portrait found on the circulation issues. Two major varieties exist of this pattern designed by chief engraver Luigi Giorgi. This is an example of the first type which is unsigned and produced from dies with a brilliant finish. A lustrous obverse compliments the handsome portrait, with toning found to the peripheries. The reverse features an olive green toning which is seldom encountered and truly appealing, with faint iridescent hues found along the rim. Tied with one other piece for finest certified at NGC. PCGS grades this issue as specimen, of which there is just one in this numeric grade, none finer. Great eye appeal and an excellent example of this RARE and highly sought after type. NGC MS-64.
Estimate: $55000.00- $75000.00
L&M-72; K-643; KM-Pn32; WS-0166; Wenchao-pg. 534#858 (rarity three stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's collection-pg. 137#633; Sun-III-2-15. Struck in silver. Proposed pattern for the 1914 Yuan Shih-kai Dollar of Year 3 (1914) L&M-63. Vastly different from the adopted type as this piece features a three-quarters facing portrait of Yuan Shih-kai, rather than the left facing portrait found on the circulation issues. Two major varieties exist of this pattern designed by chief engraver Luigi Giorgi. This is an example of the first type which is unsigned and produced from dies with a brilliant finish. A lustrous obverse compliments the handsome portrait, with toning found to the peripheries. The reverse features an olive green toning which is seldom encountered and truly appealing, with faint iridescent hues found along the rim. Tied with one other piece for finest certified at NGC. PCGS grades this issue as specimen, of which there is just one in this numeric grade, none finer. Great eye appeal and an excellent example of this RARE and highly sought after type. NGC MS-64.
Estimate: $55000.00- $75000.00