Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2020 Hong Kong Auction 4-6 May 2020
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CHINA. Yunnan. Rupee, ND (1907). PCGS EF-40 Gold Shield.
L&M-427; Wenchao-pg. 512 #830 (rarity five stars). This EXTREMELY RARE type is clearly modeled after the Szechuen Tibet Rupee series. Although similar in appearance, various modifications have been made to the design. These include some stylistic changes and the addition of the English legends "YUN-NAN PROVINCE" and "SILVER COIN". The obverse depicts a left facing profile portrait of the emperor "Guang Xu", however some accounts claim it to bear the likeness of Yunnan governor "Cen Yuying". This type initially was intended to counter the influx of British Indian Rupees entering circulation within the region. However, it was minted on a limited trial basis and never reached full production. For this reason examples are seldom encountered today. A handsome representative of the type far nicer than normally encountered displaying light golden-gray tone throughout with areas of richer patina in the peripherals lending to its eye appeal. An example certain to catch the attention of the specialist looking for high grade problem free pieces to add to their collection.
Estimate: $35000.00- $40000.00
L&M-427; Wenchao-pg. 512 #830 (rarity five stars). This EXTREMELY RARE type is clearly modeled after the Szechuen Tibet Rupee series. Although similar in appearance, various modifications have been made to the design. These include some stylistic changes and the addition of the English legends "YUN-NAN PROVINCE" and "SILVER COIN". The obverse depicts a left facing profile portrait of the emperor "Guang Xu", however some accounts claim it to bear the likeness of Yunnan governor "Cen Yuying". This type initially was intended to counter the influx of British Indian Rupees entering circulation within the region. However, it was minted on a limited trial basis and never reached full production. For this reason examples are seldom encountered today. A handsome representative of the type far nicer than normally encountered displaying light golden-gray tone throughout with areas of richer patina in the peripherals lending to its eye appeal. An example certain to catch the attention of the specialist looking for high grade problem free pieces to add to their collection.
Estimate: $35000.00- $40000.00