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December 2015 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-C 8-9 December 2015
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CHINA. Colonists' Centennial of Peruvian Independence Silver Medal, 1921. Lima Mint. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
L&M-997. Produced for and issued by Chinese immigrants in Peru in observance of the 100th anniversary of Peruvian independence from colonial Spain. Obverse features conjoined arms of China and Peru, and it is interesting to note the Chinese coat of arms overlaps the Peruvian coat of arms, even though the medal was struck at the Lima mint by Peruvians in observance of the Peruvian centennial. The Chinese heraldic symbols include a rampant dragon and peacock. It is also interesting to note this same design predates the Republic of China silver dollar patterns using the exact same heraldic device by two years (see L&M-80/81). The dollar patterns were proposed designs that unlike this medal, never saw actual production. Reverse: Nine line inscription. Very minor handling marks on the reverse, though these are eclipsed by the muted and beautiful amber toning on the obverse and mottled reverse toning. An eye-appealing example of this intriguing medal. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
L&M-997. Produced for and issued by Chinese immigrants in Peru in observance of the 100th anniversary of Peruvian independence from colonial Spain. Obverse features conjoined arms of China and Peru, and it is interesting to note the Chinese coat of arms overlaps the Peruvian coat of arms, even though the medal was struck at the Lima mint by Peruvians in observance of the Peruvian centennial. The Chinese heraldic symbols include a rampant dragon and peacock. It is also interesting to note this same design predates the Republic of China silver dollar patterns using the exact same heraldic device by two years (see L&M-80/81). The dollar patterns were proposed designs that unlike this medal, never saw actual production. Reverse: Nine line inscription. Very minor handling marks on the reverse, though these are eclipsed by the muted and beautiful amber toning on the obverse and mottled reverse toning. An eye-appealing example of this intriguing medal. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00