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April 2021 Hong Kong Auction 5-8 Apr 2021
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(t) CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern, Year 17 (1928). PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Gold Shield.
L&M-871; K-688; KM-Pn90; WS-0111; Wenchao-pg. 558#901 (rarity three stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's Collection-pg. 124#585. The second finest certified on the PCGS population report, only just one finer by a mere half grade point (PCGS SP 64+). Obverse: Facing bust of Governor Chang Tso-lin in civilian dress, "Memorial coin of the Commander-in-Chief" in Chinese characters above; Reverse: Two crossed flags (the Five-Colored Flag of the Republic of China and the Iron Blood Eighteen star flag of the Wuchang Uprising); Chinese legend "17th Year of the Republic of China" above and "ONE DOLLAR" below. This highly coveted pattern-only issue boasts a needle sharp strike with fine, exquisite details concurrent with its specimen striking. The richly toned surfaces exhibit lovely cabinet patina displaying a multitude of hues and much originality. This extremely pleasing and eye-catching survivor emanates from a type that seldom appears on the market and is destined for a world-class collection of a connoisseur.
L&M-871; K-688; KM-Pn90; WS-0111; Wenchao-pg. 558#901 (rarity three stars); Shanghai Museum-Mr. Shi Jiagan's Collection-pg. 124#585. The second finest certified on the PCGS population report, only just one finer by a mere half grade point (PCGS SP 64+). Obverse: Facing bust of Governor Chang Tso-lin in civilian dress, "Memorial coin of the Commander-in-Chief" in Chinese characters above; Reverse: Two crossed flags (the Five-Colored Flag of the Republic of China and the Iron Blood Eighteen star flag of the Wuchang Uprising); Chinese legend "17th Year of the Republic of China" above and "ONE DOLLAR" below. This highly coveted pattern-only issue boasts a needle sharp strike with fine, exquisite details concurrent with its specimen striking. The richly toned surfaces exhibit lovely cabinet patina displaying a multitude of hues and much originality. This extremely pleasing and eye-catching survivor emanates from a type that seldom appears on the market and is destined for a world-class collection of a connoisseur.
Chang Tso-lin (sometimes known as the Mukden Tiger) rose to incredible heights from humble beginnings. Eventually becoming the governor of Fengtien and Generalissimo of the Republic's land and naval forces, he was murdered by Japanese militarists in a railcar explosion on 4 June 1928.
From the Pinnacle Collection.
Estimate: $150000.00- $250000.00