Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 25 (1899). PCGS AU-55.
L&M-454; K-196; KM-Y-73; WS-0624. From an issue that has the attention of many collectors, both sides of this Choice About Uncirculated example are richly toned in steel gray and russet shades. Direct lighting reveals more vivid undertones of gold, reddish-pink, and iridescent sapphire that consistently decorate the fields, reaching a zenith in color variety near the rims. The strike is crisp for the type, a fact that will win the appreciation of those who understand how difficult it is to locate a coin from this series with such clarity. Bound to see ample action on the auction block, we have no doubt this piece will enhance an many collections.
Estimate: $5000 - $7500
L&M-454; K-196; KM-Y-73; WS-0624. From an issue that has the attention of many collectors, both sides of this Choice About Uncirculated example are richly toned in steel gray and russet shades. Direct lighting reveals more vivid undertones of gold, reddish-pink, and iridescent sapphire that consistently decorate the fields, reaching a zenith in color variety near the rims. The strike is crisp for the type, a fact that will win the appreciation of those who understand how difficult it is to locate a coin from this series with such clarity. Bound to see ample action on the auction block, we have no doubt this piece will enhance an many collections.
Estimate: $5000 - $7500