China
Qing Dynasty. Unidentified Yuanbing ("Round Cake") Sycee of 1.2 Taels ND (c. 19th Century) VF, cf. Cribb-Class LXXXII (Cribb does not list any types in this class as bearing good luck characters). 27mm. 44.61gm. Stamped "Xi Xi" (Double Joy). A popular good luck type, though struck on a differently shaped ingot than is usually encountered.
This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gong Bo for certification before the auction.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-qing-dynasty-unidentified-yuanbing-round-cake-sycee-of-12-taels-nd-c-19th-century-vf-/a/3084-31020.s?type=CoinArchives3084
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 200-400 USD