China
Republic gold Pattern Dragon & Phoenix Dollar Year 12 (1923) MS62 NGC, Tientsin mint, Kann-1575, L&M-1096a, KM-Pn70. Variety with value in small characters. Obv. Unadopted national emblem of Dragon and Phoenix. Rev. Value within wreath. Mark-free, yet lightly handled as the grade suggest, with full bright reflectivity in the fields and exceptional detail throughout the dragon and phoenix in the unadopted emblem design. Given its sublime beauty and rarity in gold, this type understandably ranks among the most coveted items from the early Republic of China period.Ex. Chin Family Collection
Estimate: 60000-80000 USD