China
Republic gold Central Mint 5 Mace (1/2 Tael) Bar (1945) MS62 PCGS, cf. L&M-1075 (different design). 19x12mm. 15.7gm. With the spade-stamp often seen for these Central Mint bars of the period, rather that the usual line of characters as illustrated by Lin and Ma. Additionally bearing three number stamps on the obverse, likely referring to, from top to bottom, the serial number, purity, and weight.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-republic-gold-central-mint-5-mace-1-2-tael-bar-1945-ms62-pcgs-/a/3087-30235.s?type=CoinArchives3087
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD