Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2018 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-E 2-4 Apr 2018
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CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang Arsenal). Pattern Mace Mule, ND (ca. 1899-1900). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.
KM-Unlisted; CCC-Unlisted; K-pg. 331-32; Duan-Unlisted; CL-Unlisted. Struck in copper with reeded edge using two reverse dies. EXTREMELY RARE. Proposed design for a Tael series based on the gold standard. Sharply struck with the design features in high relief and light signs of handling. Lovely smooth mahogany patina throughout. An attractive example sure to excite the specialist. PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
KM-Unlisted; CCC-Unlisted; K-pg. 331-32; Duan-Unlisted; CL-Unlisted. Struck in copper with reeded edge using two reverse dies. EXTREMELY RARE. Proposed design for a Tael series based on the gold standard. Sharply struck with the design features in high relief and light signs of handling. Lovely smooth mahogany patina throughout. An attractive example sure to excite the specialist. PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Ex: R. B. White.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00