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May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. Sinkiang. Silver Mace (Miscal) Pattern, ND (ca. 1897-1906). Uncertain Mint, possibly Kirin. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Mount Removed, EF Details.
L&M-832; K-1034; KM-Pn41; WS-1312. Of IMMENSE RARITY and interest, this pattern issue emanates from an extremely seldom-seen output of proposed issues for Sinkiang and parallels the imperial dragon design of other provinces quite closely. From among the four denominations issued (of which this is the smallest), only the Mace and 2 Mace are known to have been released. Very few are believed to have even survived, making the importance of the present example of great concern. Though there is damage on the characters side resulting from a mounting, it is likely that this act helped to preserve this specimen from being lost to time. Otherwise, some circulation is evident, but all details remain strong, making this a great opportunity for the specialist and advanced collector of Sinkiang issues.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000
L&M-832; K-1034; KM-Pn41; WS-1312. Of IMMENSE RARITY and interest, this pattern issue emanates from an extremely seldom-seen output of proposed issues for Sinkiang and parallels the imperial dragon design of other provinces quite closely. From among the four denominations issued (of which this is the smallest), only the Mace and 2 Mace are known to have been released. Very few are believed to have even survived, making the importance of the present example of great concern. Though there is damage on the characters side resulting from a mounting, it is likely that this act helped to preserve this specimen from being lost to time. Otherwise, some circulation is evident, but all details remain strong, making this a great opportunity for the specialist and advanced collector of Sinkiang issues.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000