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People's Republic gold Pattern(?) Proof "Dragon Boat" 500 Yuan (5 ounce) 1995 PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC,
type of KM-A823, type of Cheng page 177 #1, 60mm. All are supposed to have the edge number stamped at 12 o'clock. This piece has no edge number in the area where the number is normally stamped. We have only seen two other pieces offered and both had a stamped edge number. One of the most interesting designs from the 5-coin ancient maritime commemorative series, showing the Dragon Boat in bold detail with hundreds of scales on the dragon and the pagoda at the ship's center displaying impressive architectural accuracy. On the other side, the Great Wall of China sits in impressive frosted splendor. The strike is superb and the deeply mirrored fields contrast sharply with heavily frosted devices yielding splendid cameo effect. Essentially flawless, with no mentionable flaws. The regular issue, with edge number is extremely rare, with a PR69 selling for over $110,000. This piece, with no edge number may be Unique and we can reference no other such example. Housed in an NGC Jumbo holder.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 150000-200000 USD
People's Republic gold Pattern(?) Proof "Dragon Boat" 500 Yuan (5 ounce) 1995 PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC,
type of KM-A823, type of Cheng page 177 #1, 60mm. All are supposed to have the edge number stamped at 12 o'clock. This piece has no edge number in the area where the number is normally stamped. We have only seen two other pieces offered and both had a stamped edge number. One of the most interesting designs from the 5-coin ancient maritime commemorative series, showing the Dragon Boat in bold detail with hundreds of scales on the dragon and the pagoda at the ship's center displaying impressive architectural accuracy. On the other side, the Great Wall of China sits in impressive frosted splendor. The strike is superb and the deeply mirrored fields contrast sharply with heavily frosted devices yielding splendid cameo effect. Essentially flawless, with no mentionable flaws. The regular issue, with edge number is extremely rare, with a PR69 selling for over $110,000. This piece, with no edge number may be Unique and we can reference no other such example. Housed in an NGC Jumbo holder.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 150000-200000 USD