(t) CHINA. Yunnan Sanchuo Jieding. Provincial Three Stamp Remittance Ingots. Silver 5 Tael Bank Ingot, ND. Graded "XF 45" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
BMC-Class LXVI Group I # 917. Weight: 182.2 gms. "Lei Qing Tai Hao Hui Hao Wen Yin" (Leiqingtai Bank, remittance bank fine silver); "Guan Gong Gu Tong She Kan" (inspected by official public assayers Tong and She); "Guan Gong Gu Zhou Chenc Kan" (inspected by official public assayers Zhou and Chen). The central and outer stamps are boldly applied with crisp characters, while the two assay stamps are uneven. This handsome survivor displays attractive light gray tone with areas of richer coloration and a slight iridescent sheen that pops out in the light. Minor earthen deposits on the surfaces and protected areas add to its pleasing appearance and originality.
Estimate: $900 - $1200