(t) CHINA. Sichuan Piaoding. Provincial Certified Ingots. Silver 10.5 Local Tax Ingot, Year 22 (1896). Emperor Guangxu (De Zong). Graded "MS 65" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
cf. BMC-Class XL Group A # 435. Weight: 372.9 gms. "Ren Shou Xian" (Renshou county); "Guang Xu Er Shi Er Nian" (Guangxu era 22nd year); "Jiang Zhang Heng Yi" (Smith: Zhang Hengyi). The stamps are boldly applied and clear on a nicely preserved ingot displaying light attractive mottled patina.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500