Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2016 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-D 15-17 August 2016
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CHINA. Kirin. 5 Mace, ND (1886). NGC EF-45.
K-921; KM-PnA9; Wenchao-pg. 283#393 (rarity five stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's collection-pg. 47#240; Sun-I-7-06. Silver. Aside from what can be ascertained from the inscription, very little is known about this issue. Some authorities believe it was a pattern, while others speculate it may have been a failed attempt at a circulation issue with most later melted. Whichever the case, a seldom encountered type that should be considered VERY RARE. Dark toned and quite attractive, with solid claims to the assigned grade. NGC EF-45.
Ex: Irving Goodman Collection. Superior Galleries June 1991, Lot #1544.
Estimate: $12000.00- $15000.00
K-921; KM-PnA9; Wenchao-pg. 283#393 (rarity five stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's collection-pg. 47#240; Sun-I-7-06. Silver. Aside from what can be ascertained from the inscription, very little is known about this issue. Some authorities believe it was a pattern, while others speculate it may have been a failed attempt at a circulation issue with most later melted. Whichever the case, a seldom encountered type that should be considered VERY RARE. Dark toned and quite attractive, with solid claims to the assigned grade. NGC EF-45.
Ex: Irving Goodman Collection. Superior Galleries June 1991, Lot #1544.
Estimate: $12000.00- $15000.00