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May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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CHINA. Tsao Kun "Inauguration" Silver Medal, ND (1923). NGC MS-63.
L&M-960; KMX-1231; Barac-149; WS-0106. Diameter: 35mm. Obverse: Facing bust of General Tsao Kun, in military attire; Reverse: Crossed flags (the "19-star flag" of the Republican army and the "five-colored flag" of the Republic); character in seal script above and below, six stars around. Edge: Plain, with clasp and loop attached at the top. Presenting a rather alluring and enticing degree of gunmetal gray toning, this choice survivor also exhibits some golden hints and lustrous brilliance peeking through from the protected areas. An already RARE medal, this specimen presents tremendous quality that is not at all often encountered.
Estimate: $30000 - $45000
L&M-960; KMX-1231; Barac-149; WS-0106. Diameter: 35mm. Obverse: Facing bust of General Tsao Kun, in military attire; Reverse: Crossed flags (the "19-star flag" of the Republican army and the "five-colored flag" of the Republic); character in seal script above and below, six stars around. Edge: Plain, with clasp and loop attached at the top. Presenting a rather alluring and enticing degree of gunmetal gray toning, this choice survivor also exhibits some golden hints and lustrous brilliance peeking through from the protected areas. An already RARE medal, this specimen presents tremendous quality that is not at all often encountered.
Estimate: $30000 - $45000