CHINA. Hunan. Copper 10 Cash Pattern, ND (ca. 1902). PCGS SPECIMEN-55 Gold Shield.
KM-Unlisted; CL-HUN.101. A VERY RARE and interesting pattern issue, seemingly muling a Hunan dragon side with a Fukien characters side. With pleasing brown surfaces and just a hint of light wear, this piece is destined for the cabinet of a provincial cash specialist. Compare to a similar example in brass (also a PCGS SPECIMEN-55), which realized a hammer of $12,000 in our August 2015 Hong Kong auction (lot # 52242).
Estimate: $8000.00- $12000.00