(t) CHINA. Shandong Qianliang Xiaobao. Provincial Local Tax Small Ingots. Silver 9.5 Tael Local Tax Ingot, ND. Emperor Guangxu (De Zong). Graded "AU 50" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
cf. BMC-Class XX Group B # 146. Weight: 333.3 gms. "Li Cheng" (Licheng county); "Guang Xu Nian Yue" (Guangxu era); "Tian Xiang Yin Lu" (Tianxiang Silver Foundry). This nicely preserved ingot exhibits boldly applied stamps exhibiting well-formed characters and displays lovely, mottled patina with richer coloration in the protected areas.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500