China
Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Danchuo Paifangding ("Single-Stamp Tablet") Sycee of 5 Taels ND, Opitz-pg. 330 (this piece illustrated), cf. Cribb-LXXVI.A.1044 (lighter weight). 40x40mm. 185.11gm. Cast in the Zhaotong Prefecture. Stamp reads: "Zhao Tong Fu" (Zhaotong Prefecture). Exhibiting a pleasing argent patina, with goldfish-orange and iridescent tones in the recesses of the central stamp. The reverse 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: 800-1200 USD