Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2020 Hong Kong Auction 4-6 May 2020
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CHINA. Kirin. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD (1908). PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, EF Details Gold Shield.
L&M-574; KM-Y-181; WS-0537. The VERY SCARCE variety with vase, and weakness in "R" giving the appearance of "KIPIN", difficult to find any condition. A well struck and detailed example of the type, with dark gray field toning that enhances the raised devices. Some dark encrustation is visible at the base of the reverse, but has not led to corrosion or pitting of the surface.
Estimate: $600.00- $800.00
L&M-574; KM-Y-181; WS-0537. The VERY SCARCE variety with vase, and weakness in "R" giving the appearance of "KIPIN", difficult to find any condition. A well struck and detailed example of the type, with dark gray field toning that enhances the raised devices. Some dark encrustation is visible at the base of the reverse, but has not led to corrosion or pitting of the surface.
Estimate: $600.00- $800.00