Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1898). NGC AU Details--Chopmarked, Cleaned.
cf. L&M-217; K-71b; Y-145a.2; WS-0799. Variety with dragon's eyes incuse. Pleasing to the eye, this lovely example boasts a bold strike with light actual wear primarily contained to the high points and exposed areas. Close inspection reveals a small single chopmark "K" after the "2" in the denomination and a past cleaning. Long since toned over with light attractive mottled gray patina, this lovely example displays a sunset and dusky hued iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
cf. L&M-217; K-71b; Y-145a.2; WS-0799. Variety with dragon's eyes incuse. Pleasing to the eye, this lovely example boasts a bold strike with light actual wear primarily contained to the high points and exposed areas. Close inspection reveals a small single chopmark "K" after the "2" in the denomination and a past cleaning. Long since toned over with light attractive mottled gray patina, this lovely example displays a sunset and dusky hued iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000