Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. PCGS Genuine--Rim Repaired, AU Details.
L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. The ever-popular "flying dragon" type, this issue was meant to celebrate the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung-hsien Emperor. Some very minor bruising to the rim is noted, possibly from time spent as a jewelry piece. Nevertheless, incredible overall detail remains, along with some enchanting brilliance, making this an alluring specimen no matter the designation.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000
L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. The ever-popular "flying dragon" type, this issue was meant to celebrate the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung-hsien Emperor. Some very minor bruising to the rim is noted, possibly from time spent as a jewelry piece. Nevertheless, incredible overall detail remains, along with some enchanting brilliance, making this an alluring specimen no matter the designation.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000