China
Qing Dynasty. Jiangsu Tading ("Hump") Sycee of 5 Taels ND (18th-19th Century), Opitz-pg. 328 (this piece illustrated), Cribb-Class XLVIII.C. 40mm. 179.61gm. Each stamp reads: "Tu Cao Zi" (either a personal or foundry name). Lightly handled, though otherwise highly original and fully legible. The base displays a small inventory number from Mr. Opitz's collection.
This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-qing-dynasty-jiangsu-tading-hump-sycee-of-5-taels-nd-18th-19th-century-/a/3077-38060.s?type=CoinArchives3077
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 500-700 USD