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Hong Kong Signature Sale 3068 6-7 Dec 2018
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Kuang-hsü gold Pattern Kuping Tael (Liang) CD 1906 MS63 NGC, Tientsin mint, Kann-1540, L&M-1023, KM-Pn301. Plain edge. Obv. Four Chinese characters within a beaded ring standing for, "Ta Ching Gold Coin," in the outer circle above are six Chinese characters translating as, "Made (during) the Kuang Hsu (regime) in the year of Bing Wu (1906)," in the outer circle below are four Chinese characters translating as, "Kuping (weight) 1 Tael." Rev. Large dragon entirely surrounded by clouds. A simply stunning honey-gold example of a never utilized pattern Tael, boasting a razor sharp strike most evident in the wire rimming, and subtly reflective surfaces that entice the eye to stay for a prolonged and satisfying gaze. A transcendant offering whose addition would certainly propel its owner's cabinet to a world class tier.
Ex. Zhu H.J. Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 130000-150000 USD
Kuang-hsü gold Pattern Kuping Tael (Liang) CD 1906 MS63 NGC, Tientsin mint, Kann-1540, L&M-1023, KM-Pn301. Plain edge. Obv. Four Chinese characters within a beaded ring standing for, "Ta Ching Gold Coin," in the outer circle above are six Chinese characters translating as, "Made (during) the Kuang Hsu (regime) in the year of Bing Wu (1906)," in the outer circle below are four Chinese characters translating as, "Kuping (weight) 1 Tael." Rev. Large dragon entirely surrounded by clouds. A simply stunning honey-gold example of a never utilized pattern Tael, boasting a razor sharp strike most evident in the wire rimming, and subtly reflective surfaces that entice the eye to stay for a prolonged and satisfying gaze. A transcendant offering whose addition would certainly propel its owner's cabinet to a world class tier.
Ex. Zhu H.J. Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 130000-150000 USD