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April 2021 Hong Kong Auction 5-8 Apr 2021
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(t) CHINA. Silver Long-Whisker Dragon Dollar Pattern, Year 3 (1911). Tientsin Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Gold Shield.
L&M-29; K-223b; KM-Pn306; H. Chang-CH28; Wenchao-108; Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's Collection-67; Shanghai Museum-595; WS-Unlisted; Chang Foundation-Unlisted; Han Collection-Unlisted; Hsu-Unlisted. Adopted Reverse variety (known as the "ordinary reverse," slightly different from other 1911 pattern dollars.) An EXTREMELY RARE pattern with the adopted reverse design--the same as used on the standard "dragon in the clouds" imperial dollar. A fabulous rarity missing from most of the significant collections of Chinese coins--private or public--such as the famous Irving Goodman, Dr. Norman Jacobs, and Chang Foundation collections. This gorgeous example displays beautiful, rich, organic patination and exhibits a plethora of hues over the smooth, satiny surfaces and crisp, intricate devices. Truly, this awesome representative of the type is certain the catch the attention of quality-conscious collectors seeking magnificent looking numismatic treasures.
L&M-29; K-223b; KM-Pn306; H. Chang-CH28; Wenchao-108; Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's Collection-67; Shanghai Museum-595; WS-Unlisted; Chang Foundation-Unlisted; Han Collection-Unlisted; Hsu-Unlisted. Adopted Reverse variety (known as the "ordinary reverse," slightly different from other 1911 pattern dollars.) An EXTREMELY RARE pattern with the adopted reverse design--the same as used on the standard "dragon in the clouds" imperial dollar. A fabulous rarity missing from most of the significant collections of Chinese coins--private or public--such as the famous Irving Goodman, Dr. Norman Jacobs, and Chang Foundation collections. This gorgeous example displays beautiful, rich, organic patination and exhibits a plethora of hues over the smooth, satiny surfaces and crisp, intricate devices. Truly, this awesome representative of the type is certain the catch the attention of quality-conscious collectors seeking magnificent looking numismatic treasures.
The head of the central mint at Tientsin, Mr. Luigi Giorgi, served as head designer and chief-engraver from 1910-20. His many works are of outstanding quality, done in fine style, and are highly artistic. Examples of his work include all of the 1911 pattern dollars (L&M-28 through 35A), the 1910 silver dollars and subsidiary denominations (L&M-24 through 27), the 1914 Yuan Shih-kai patterns (L&M-67 through 73), as well as various other silver and copper issues. Several of his pattern designs were adopted and placed into full production with two of the most widely recognized motifs in Chinese numismatics being the 1911 "dragon in the clouds" imperial dollar and the 1914 Yuan Shih-kai dollar. Mr. Giorgi had the privilege of designing and creating the last Chinese imperial issue which saw use well into the Republic.
From the Pinnacle Collection.
Estimate: $150000.00- $250000.00