(t) CHINA. Shandong Qianliang Xiaobao. Provincial Local Tax Small Ingots. Silver 10 Tael Local Tax Ingot, ND. Graded "AU 53" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
BMC-Class XX Group B. Weight: 351.3 gms. Top "Lin Yi" (Linyi county); sides "Hong Mao Lu" (Hongmao foundry). The side stamps are weak making attribution difficult for the untrained eye, but the top central stamp is mostly clear. This attractive and nicely preserved ingot displays lovely rich mottled patina with minor signs of handling.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500