Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2018 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-E 2-4 Apr 2018
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CHINA--TAIWAN. Bank of Taiwan Limited. 5 Yen in Gold, ND (1914). P-1922s. Specimen. Choice Uncirculated.
2 pieces in lot. A pair of uniface specimens. This popular and highly sought after design is seldom found outside of fine condition. As a specimen offering, this is a unique opportunity to acquire both the face and reverse in a near flawless impression. The face shows with the temple and stairs vignette, while the other pieces shows the complete coastline with lighthouse vignette with the obligation flanking the vignette. Three punch cancels found on each piece. Some minor inking error is observed on the left of the back piece. The reverse of each note shows small hints of circulation or maybe even minor mounting remnants but they are minor. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00
2 pieces in lot. A pair of uniface specimens. This popular and highly sought after design is seldom found outside of fine condition. As a specimen offering, this is a unique opportunity to acquire both the face and reverse in a near flawless impression. The face shows with the temple and stairs vignette, while the other pieces shows the complete coastline with lighthouse vignette with the obligation flanking the vignette. Three punch cancels found on each piece. Some minor inking error is observed on the left of the back piece. The reverse of each note shows small hints of circulation or maybe even minor mounting remnants but they are minor. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00