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CHINA. Silver Tael Pattern, CD (1906). Tientsin Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
L&M-16; K-934; KM-Pn300; Chang Foundation-pg.72 #30; Wenchao-85 (Four Stars). Restrike from original dies. A beautifully struck pattern with darkly reflective fields and full luster. Coin is also endowed with a rich peacock tone that adds to its character as a choice and gorgeous example of the type.

As outlined in Chang Foundation and Wenchao, these are easily identifiable as restrikes from original dies due to the apparent light die rust. A short lived issue that never made its way into full production, but would influence the eventual standard design of the 1908 Imperial issues with only slight modifications to the reverse design of the Tael. By order of Imperial decree of the 9th Moon of the 34th Year of Kuang Hsu states that the Tael coin and its subsidiaries were to prevail over the 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar). Due to dissenting provinces and the Emperor dying a month after the Imperial order, this new Tael series failed to take a foothold and the limited pieces that made their way into circulation had to be withdrawn.

From the Mas Fera Collection.

With old collector's envelope.

Estimate: $40000.00- $60000.00