(t) CHINA. Yunnan Sanchuo Jieding. Provincial Three Stamp Remittance Ingots. Silver 4.75 Tael Salt Tax Ingot, ND. Graded "AU" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
BMC-Class LXVI Group F. Weight: 168.9 gms. "Li yuan xin hao zu se yan ke" (Liyuanxin Bank, pure[silver] salt tax). This is a charming example of the seldom encountered "salt tax" type, displaying rich old cabinet patina with minor earthen deposits in the crevasses of the deeply applied stamps adding much originality to this pleasing survivor.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00