China
Qing Dynasty. Szechuan Piaoding ("Certified") Sycee of 10 Taels ND (19th-20th Century), cf. Cribb-XL.F.495 (added marks). 55mm. 364.53gm. Cast at Hongtai Bank. The stamp reads: "Hong Tai Xiang". A handsome piece with thick casting ripples on the face and ridges on the base. The face displays some later red inking, and 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 before the auction.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-qing-dynasty-szechuan-piaoding-certified-sycee-of-10-taels-nd-19th-20th-century-/a/3077-38073.s?type=CoinArchives3077
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-2000 USD