Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2018 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-E 2-4 Apr 2018
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CHINA. Szechuan. 10 Cash, ND (1903-05). PCGS AU-55 BN Secure Holder.
8.3 gms. CL-SC.33; Y-229.2; CCC-Mule 372 obv. with 377 rev.; W-1266 (L-3); cf.Duan-1809(obverse only). RARE struck on an unusually heavy planchet. Regarding the copper ten cash of Szechuan, Woodward (p. 136) comments, "This remote province shares with Kirin Province the distinction of having issued a large number of varieties of dies for one general type of coin. Indeed, we are tempted to presume that the matrices were not hardened into steel dies, but just engraved on plain iron, with the result that such dies quickly wore away and fresh ones had to be constantly made." This variety is noted by having the Manchu characters set unusually low on the reverse, the flame surrounding the dragon pointing to the "H" of "CHUEN" and the bottom stroke of "Si" is missing. Light signs of wear consistent for the grade. Well struck with good definition of the fine details displaying an attractive milk chocolate patina over smooth surfaces. An interesting example sure to excite the specialist worthy of further research. PCGS AU-55 BN Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
8.3 gms. CL-SC.33; Y-229.2; CCC-Mule 372 obv. with 377 rev.; W-1266 (L-3); cf.Duan-1809(obverse only). RARE struck on an unusually heavy planchet. Regarding the copper ten cash of Szechuan, Woodward (p. 136) comments, "This remote province shares with Kirin Province the distinction of having issued a large number of varieties of dies for one general type of coin. Indeed, we are tempted to presume that the matrices were not hardened into steel dies, but just engraved on plain iron, with the result that such dies quickly wore away and fresh ones had to be constantly made." This variety is noted by having the Manchu characters set unusually low on the reverse, the flame surrounding the dragon pointing to the "H" of "CHUEN" and the bottom stroke of "Si" is missing. Light signs of wear consistent for the grade. Well struck with good definition of the fine details displaying an attractive milk chocolate patina over smooth surfaces. An interesting example sure to excite the specialist worthy of further research. PCGS AU-55 BN Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Ex: R. B. White.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00