Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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(t) CHINA. 50 Cents, Year 3 (1914). PCGS MS-66.
cf. L&M-64; cf. K-655; cf. KM-Y-328; WS-0175-2. Fukien type. Tied with just four others for this ultimate top spot for the type--characterized by the rather prominent and well defined ear lobe of Yuan Shih-kai--this incredibly alluring minor wholly dazzles the eye through a blast white, fully agent nature and captivating luster that abounds throughout. A cartwheel effect captures the gaze of the viewer, all while a hint of golden toning envelopes the surfaces at the extremes of the peripheries. So soft and unblemished are the fields that some light, concentric circles are evident upon the cheek of Yuan, left over the guidelines that were clearly present upon the fresh dies used to strike this majestic Gem.
Estimate: $20000 - $40000
cf. L&M-64; cf. K-655; cf. KM-Y-328; WS-0175-2. Fukien type. Tied with just four others for this ultimate top spot for the type--characterized by the rather prominent and well defined ear lobe of Yuan Shih-kai--this incredibly alluring minor wholly dazzles the eye through a blast white, fully agent nature and captivating luster that abounds throughout. A cartwheel effect captures the gaze of the viewer, all while a hint of golden toning envelopes the surfaces at the extremes of the peripheries. So soft and unblemished are the fields that some light, concentric circles are evident upon the cheek of Yuan, left over the guidelines that were clearly present upon the fresh dies used to strike this majestic Gem.
Estimate: $20000 - $40000