CHINA. Jiangxi Fangbao. Provincial Square Ingots. 50 Tael Local Tax Ingot, ND (ca. 1909-11). VERY FINE.
1881.751 gms. "Wan Nian Xian" (Wannian County). "Xuan Tong _ Nian Yuan Yue" (Xuantong Period _ Year, First Month). "Jiang Xi Guan Yin Hao Wu Shi Liang" (Jiangxi Official Bank, 50 Ounces). Many additional small countermarks are present along the face and sides, with the overall appearance having symmetrical qualities. Light gray tone clings to the protected areas of the porous surfaces. An ingot that will add considerable variety to an advanced collection of similar material. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $8000.00- $10000.00