China, issued for Tibet (1930-1935), Sichuan Rupee, 11.79g, undated, very clear striking of the countermark "li yong lam" in rectangular depression (Gabrisch and Bertsch, I), on type with small head with collar, flat nose, string of pearls below the collar is composed of 14 pearls, rev. vertical rosette, without leaf in northeast position (YZM 487-488; KM -), very fine and scarce.
Ex. Nicholas Rhodes Collection
Estimate: £50 - £70