CHINA. Szechuan. 5 Cash, Year 1 (1912). PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder.
Y-446a; CCC-416; Duan-1744; CL-Unlisted. VERY RARE denomination. Struck in brass. Far superior to the specimen in Baldwin sale 44 (Hong Kong, August 2008 "The Dr. Norman Jacobs Collection", lot 496), which sold for $2,800 hammer. Well struck on a nice planchet with attractive patina. PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Ex: R. B. White.
Estimate: $2500.00- $3500.00