China
Qing Dynasty. Szechuan Piaoding ("Certified") Sycee of 5 Taels ND (19th-20th Century), Opitz-pg. 328 (this piece illustrated), cf. Cribb-XL.D.471 (different weight). 53mm. 186.15gm. Each stamp reads: "Xi Xi" (double joy). A pleasing Piaoding with flattened rather than raised rims. The face displays some light scratches and a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection, while the base contains a large test cut.
This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction.
Ex. Detroit Money Museum (Inventory no. 2-7-225)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 400-600 USD