China
Tibet. Theocracy gold 20 Srang BE 15-52 (1918) MS61 NGC, Ser-Khang mint, KM-Y22, cf. Nicholas Rhodes Collection (Spink, August 2013) Lot 473. Variety without dot in the center of reverse. An exceedingly attractive rendition of this popular gold issue that benefits from a bold strike and iconic imagery. Preserving full satin luster overlaid with a saffron-gold patina, only a small area of weakness existing on the reverse. We note that, for comparison, the above-cited example from the Rhodes collection graded a mere AU Details (Cleaned) from PCGS.
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Estimate: 2500-3000 USD