China
Qing Dynasty. Kwangsi Xiaofangbao ("Small Square") Sycee of 2 Taels ND, cf. Cribb-XXX.A.331-332, cf. Tai, Sycee Online, Flsh/19 (heavier weight, different stamps). 31x30mm. 72.56gm. Stamped in five sections, the central stamp reading: "Xi Xi" (Double Joy), and the other four stamps reading, clockwise from the top left: "Shuang", "Fu" (Blessings), "Shou" (Longevity), and "Chuan" (Competitiveness), all blessings for felicity and longevity. Perhaps produced for presentation, with far more striking unevenness on the face than actual wear.
This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gong Bo for certification before the auction.
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Estimate: 700-900 USD