China, Empire Year 3 (1911), Qing Dynasty, Emperor Hs¸an-t'ung (1908-1912). 20 Cents, Year 3 (1911), Ruler:†Hs¸an-t'ung, Silver, weight 5.4 g., Central mint of Tientsin , ref. L&M-40; K-229; Y-29; WS-0048. . Obv. legend Hs¸an-t'ung and inscription Tai-ch'ing Yin-pi, rev. dragon.. . Extremely rare in this high MS grade, only a few mint state graded by PCGS and NGC, among which 2 only of a higher grade (one NGC MS-66, and one PCGS MS-65+). MS, graded NGC MS65.. . . An amazing example of this "one-year" type, toned with a peripheral silver blueish patina on both reverse and observe, very seldom seen at auction in such high grade. . . NGC MS65
(9000 - 11000 USD)