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Hong Kong Signature Sale 3077 5-6 Dec 2019
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Qing Dynasty. Shanxi Xiaobao ("Small") Sycee of 10 Taels ND (19th Century), Opitz-pg. 326 (this piece illustrated), cf. Cribb-XXIV.A.215 (much smaller size). 69mm. 366.54gm. Stamped: "Xi Xi" (double joy). An unusually large size for this "good fortune" stamp, most of the Shanxi ingots with it weighing between 0.3 and 3 Taels, suggesting a significant rarity within the series. The base displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection.
This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-qing-dynasty-shanxi-xiaobao-small-sycee-of-10-taels-nd-19th-century-/a/3077-38068.s?type=CoinArchives3077
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1500-2500 USD
Qing Dynasty. Shanxi Xiaobao ("Small") Sycee of 10 Taels ND (19th Century), Opitz-pg. 326 (this piece illustrated), cf. Cribb-XXIV.A.215 (much smaller size). 69mm. 366.54gm. Stamped: "Xi Xi" (double joy). An unusually large size for this "good fortune" stamp, most of the Shanxi ingots with it weighing between 0.3 and 3 Taels, suggesting a significant rarity within the series. The base displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection.
This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-qing-dynasty-shanxi-xiaobao-small-sycee-of-10-taels-nd-19th-century-/a/3077-38068.s?type=CoinArchives3077
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD