Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. Dollar, Year 3 (1914). PCGS AU-58.
L&M-63E; cf. K-649; KM-Y-329; cf. WS-0174-18. Curly haired/"Hunan" type. Delineated from the other Yuan Shi-kai Dollars dated Year 3 by elongated denticles, the shape of the ear and characters, and, most importantly, the style of hair. Still lustrous, this example displays only a delicate brush of handling, and a crisp strike. Supremely attractive for any Year 3 issue, and immensely so for type. Given the relative RARITY of the variety, this specimen is certain to provoke much in the way of fierce bidding. Though listed in WS as having elongated, serrated denticles, and no mention of the iconic hair styling, this piece is likely the type listed (WS-0174-18), with there being small differences in dies from the province. This particular specimen presents intensely curly hair, though less pronounced denticles.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000
L&M-63E; cf. K-649; KM-Y-329; cf. WS-0174-18. Curly haired/"Hunan" type. Delineated from the other Yuan Shi-kai Dollars dated Year 3 by elongated denticles, the shape of the ear and characters, and, most importantly, the style of hair. Still lustrous, this example displays only a delicate brush of handling, and a crisp strike. Supremely attractive for any Year 3 issue, and immensely so for type. Given the relative RARITY of the variety, this specimen is certain to provoke much in the way of fierce bidding. Though listed in WS as having elongated, serrated denticles, and no mention of the iconic hair styling, this piece is likely the type listed (WS-0174-18), with there being small differences in dies from the province. This particular specimen presents intensely curly hair, though less pronounced denticles.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000