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May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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CHINA. Yunnan. Silver 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar) Imitative Type, CD (1910). Imitating Kunming Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). NGC MS-64.
cf. L&M-428; K-F177; cf. KM-Y-260.1. An interesting piece of Chinese numismatic history, this type is a contemporary forgery, or perhaps a slightly later collector's copy, that closely replicates the famous 1910 Yunnan "Spring" Dollar, which is thought to be a pattern due to its extremely rarity. Quite lovely in its presentation, it displays rich toning and very little evidence of past handling. Apparently VERY RARE itself, this piece offers the collector an opportunity to acquire a fine representative of a design type that is otherwise virtually unobtainable. As such, an item that is sure to generate great bidder enthusiasm until the auctioneer's hammer falls.
cf. L&M-428; K-F177; cf. KM-Y-260.1. An interesting piece of Chinese numismatic history, this type is a contemporary forgery, or perhaps a slightly later collector's copy, that closely replicates the famous 1910 Yunnan "Spring" Dollar, which is thought to be a pattern due to its extremely rarity. Quite lovely in its presentation, it displays rich toning and very little evidence of past handling. Apparently VERY RARE itself, this piece offers the collector an opportunity to acquire a fine representative of a design type that is otherwise virtually unobtainable. As such, an item that is sure to generate great bidder enthusiasm until the auctioneer's hammer falls.
Known to Kann, this type was plated it his famous book Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins. Additionally, this example comes with an interesting old collector ticket that notes, "Purchased from Mr. Chang Huang 137 Pekin Road Shanghai, China - March 1947".
Estimate: $5000 - $10000