CHINA. Southern Song Dynasty. Silver 25 Tael Gate Tax Ingot, ND (A.D. 1127-1279). EXTREMELY FINE.
912.88 gms. Chen-3; BMC-not listed; Pictoral Yuanbao-not listed. A RARE and highly desirable type that rarely appears on the market. "思內謝家" (Sī nèi xiè jiā) stamped twice; "出門稅" (chūmén shuì[Gate tax]). Utilized for tax payments on cargo passing through the city gates. Nice clear stamps with pleasing dove gray tone.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00