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Hong Kong Signature Sale 3058 7-8 Dec 2017
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Kwangtung. Kuang-hsu Specimen Dollar ND (1890-1908) SP63 NGC, Guangzhou (Canton) mint, KM-Y203, L&M-133, Kann-26. This issue began a major change in the design of the "Dragon" Dollar. Previously, the English legends appeared on the obverse of the coins. This policy met with opposition, both in the general public and also among the minting authorities. This Kwangtung issue was the first issue to reverse the English legend from the obverse (legend side) to the reverse (dragon side.) A small number of presentation Specimens (or Proofs) were struck, and later the type was struck in large quantities for general circulation. This appealing example has a near-flawless strike, with a few small handling marks defining the grade. The fields are nicely mirrored and a hint of golden toning adds to the appeal.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Kwangtung. Kuang-hsu Specimen Dollar ND (1890-1908) SP63 NGC, Guangzhou (Canton) mint, KM-Y203, L&M-133, Kann-26. This issue began a major change in the design of the "Dragon" Dollar. Previously, the English legends appeared on the obverse of the coins. This policy met with opposition, both in the general public and also among the minting authorities. This Kwangtung issue was the first issue to reverse the English legend from the obverse (legend side) to the reverse (dragon side.) A small number of presentation Specimens (or Proofs) were struck, and later the type was struck in large quantities for general circulation. This appealing example has a near-flawless strike, with a few small handling marks defining the grade. The fields are nicely mirrored and a hint of golden toning adds to the appeal.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD