(t) CHINA. Shaanxi Caoding. Provincial Trough Ingots. Silver 4.5 Local Market Ingot, ND. Graded "AU" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
cf. BMC-Class XLII Group D # 507. Weigh: 169.1 gms. "Nan Zheng Tong Yong Jie Shi" (Nanzheng county, universal commercial[silver]). This highly interesting and nicely preserved ingot exhibits well-formed characters, though an area in the center is missing several strokes due to a natural void, displaying lovely rich patina adding to its pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500