CHINA. Shaanxi Caoding. Provincial Trough Ingots. Silver 4.25 Tael Local Tax Ingot, ND. Graded "AU" by GBCA Grading Company.
BMC-Class XLII Group G. Weight: 155 gms. "Ba Nian Pu Cheng De Ding" (8th Year, Pucheng County, name: De Ding); additional stamp "Guan" (Official). A nicely preserved example of the type with an interesting additional stamp seemingly approving the ingot. The first stamp has been flattened from the application of the secondary stamp, but is mostly readable. The piece displays light attractive silvery tone with lots of character and plenty of remaining luster.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00