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September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. PCGS MS-65+.
L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. Undoubtedly one of the more appealing and alluring examples of this ever-popular type that one is likely to encounter, the RARE imperial commemorative, honoring the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung-Hsien Emperor, displays an elegantly sharp and robust strike, enchanting iridescent toning, and a great deal of lustrous brilliance radiating throughout. A specimen that undoubtedly has the look of a record-setter.
From the Stephen K. Scher Collection.
L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. Undoubtedly one of the more appealing and alluring examples of this ever-popular type that one is likely to encounter, the RARE imperial commemorative, honoring the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung-Hsien Emperor, displays an elegantly sharp and robust strike, enchanting iridescent toning, and a great deal of lustrous brilliance radiating throughout. A specimen that undoubtedly has the look of a record-setter.
From the Stephen K. Scher Collection.
Ex: Irving Goodman Collection (Superior - 6/1991) Lot # 1013 @ $550 total.
Estimate: $80000 - $120000