China
Hubei. Qing Dynasty 50 Tael Boat-Shaped Sycee, Cribb Class XIV A-102, Guangxu period, 2029.38gm, 110x73mm. A tax remittance ingot, with two main vertical stamps reading: "Guang Xu Yuan Bao" for the right stamp, and "Hu Bei Sheng Zao" for the left stamp. There are five small subsidiary stamps in the center, each with the name of trading ports. A superb example with all stamps legible. Rare in this Choice condition.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-12000 USD