(t) CHINA. Sichuan Piaoding. Provincial Certified Ingots. Silver 10 Tael Bank Ingot, ND. Graded "AU 55" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
BMC-Class XL. Weight: 355.0 gms. "Tong Chun Yuan" (Tongchunyuan Bank). The stamps are boldly applied with well-formed characters, though slightly uneven, on a decent looking ingot. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning and multiple surface scratches mentioned for accuracy, now slight subdued by light attractive patination. Despite its shortcomings a presentable example of the type sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $600 - $800