Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice December 2021 Auction 30 Nov - 3 Dec 2021
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CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. PCGS MS-64+.
L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. This RARE imperial commemorative honoring the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung-Hsien Emperor displays a robustness of strike that gives sharp details, magnificent lustrous fields that are easy to become transfixed by, and just a hint of cobalt and magenta tone on the rims. A masterwork, this near-Gem specimen is sure to reach high figures when it crosses the auction block.
L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. This RARE imperial commemorative honoring the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung-Hsien Emperor displays a robustness of strike that gives sharp details, magnificent lustrous fields that are easy to become transfixed by, and just a hint of cobalt and magenta tone on the rims. A masterwork, this near-Gem specimen is sure to reach high figures when it crosses the auction block.
Estimate: $70000 - $100000