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April 2016 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-C 5-6 April 2016
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CHINA. Pattern Dollar, Year 18 (1929)-R. Rome Mint. PCGS SP-55 Secure Holder.
L&M-91; K-614a; KM-Pn98; WS-0136a; Wenchao-pg. 568#916 (rarity three stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's collection-pg. 128#600; Sun-III-4-04. RARE. One of the most important patterns in the Junk Dollar series. In 1929, the Chinese Ministry of Finance ordered a new design for the then proposed Dr. Sun Yat-sen Dollar. Patterns were submitted from five of the world's leading mints: Italy, Japan, England, United States and Austria. This represents the first of the two Italian proposals, the later being identical save for the omission of the Rome mintmark (R) and engraver's name (A. MOTTI. INC.). Although Motti's initial design was rejected, the obverse design was later modified by John Sinnock, the chief engraver of Philadelphia Mint. This portrait served as the basic model for what was eventually used to produce circulation struck Dr. Sun Yat-sen Junk Dollars in 1932. Dies signed "A. MOTTI. INC.", Attilio Motti was Chief-engraver of the Rome mint. The far more desirable of the two types. Lightly circulated with a dusting of tone on both sides, and much residual luster. A straight graded piece with very little wear which fits nicely with the other pattern types offered in the sale. PCGS SP-55 Secure Holder.
Ex: Dr. Norman Jacobs Collection.
Estimate: $25000.00- $35000.00
L&M-91; K-614a; KM-Pn98; WS-0136a; Wenchao-pg. 568#916 (rarity three stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's collection-pg. 128#600; Sun-III-4-04. RARE. One of the most important patterns in the Junk Dollar series. In 1929, the Chinese Ministry of Finance ordered a new design for the then proposed Dr. Sun Yat-sen Dollar. Patterns were submitted from five of the world's leading mints: Italy, Japan, England, United States and Austria. This represents the first of the two Italian proposals, the later being identical save for the omission of the Rome mintmark (R) and engraver's name (A. MOTTI. INC.). Although Motti's initial design was rejected, the obverse design was later modified by John Sinnock, the chief engraver of Philadelphia Mint. This portrait served as the basic model for what was eventually used to produce circulation struck Dr. Sun Yat-sen Junk Dollars in 1932. Dies signed "A. MOTTI. INC.", Attilio Motti was Chief-engraver of the Rome mint. The far more desirable of the two types. Lightly circulated with a dusting of tone on both sides, and much residual luster. A straight graded piece with very little wear which fits nicely with the other pattern types offered in the sale. PCGS SP-55 Secure Holder.
Ex: Dr. Norman Jacobs Collection.
Estimate: $25000.00- $35000.00