CHINA. Yunnan Danchuo Keding. Provincial Single-Stamp Tax Ingots. Silver 8 Tael Salt Tax Ingot, ND. VERY FINE.
BMC-Class LXXIV. Weight: 284.31 gms. "Qu Ri Wu __". The stamp is deeply impressed showing evidence of degradation with minor earthen deposits that are somewhat obscuring the characters. Mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst in the crevasses and protected areas adds to its pleasing appearance. This interesting example is sure to excited advanced academic collectors.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000