China
Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Danchuo Paifangding ("Single-Stamp Tablet") Sycee of 2 Taels ND (19th Century), cf. Cribb-Class LXXVI.B (smith's name incorporated into main stamp). 38mm. 85.81gm. The main stamp reads: "Yu Nan Xian" (Yunnan Province), the added stamp reads: "Liang" (likely a smith's name). An unusual variation with the smith's name appearing as an added stamp, rather than in the bottom of the main column stamp. The base displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection, as well as the Detroit Money Museum inventory number.
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. 2-7-228)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 400-600 USD