Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). PCGS AU-50.
L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades. This always popular type was struck to commemorate the completion of Kweichow Provincial Highway which, according to Kann, was the first motor car road in the province. Allegedly featuring the personal vehicle of Governor Chow Hsi-chien (Zhou Xicheng), this piece has passed into numismatic lore on account of the unique design. Incredibly pleasing and attractive for the type, this classic RARITY enchants the eye with immense originality and clearly struck nature, as well as a light, alluring tone and some shimmering brilliance emanating from the protected areas.
Estimate: $50000 - $100000
L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades. This always popular type was struck to commemorate the completion of Kweichow Provincial Highway which, according to Kann, was the first motor car road in the province. Allegedly featuring the personal vehicle of Governor Chow Hsi-chien (Zhou Xicheng), this piece has passed into numismatic lore on account of the unique design. Incredibly pleasing and attractive for the type, this classic RARITY enchants the eye with immense originality and clearly struck nature, as well as a light, alluring tone and some shimmering brilliance emanating from the protected areas.
Estimate: $50000 - $100000