Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. Kirin. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), ND (1898). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-50.
L&M-517; K-290; KM-Y-182; WS-0374. Type 2 "pao." Variety with hooked "sheng" and "kuang," and with rosettes on the dragon side. The current example exhibits wonderful original patina that highlights the devices. Meanwhile, lovely steely gray is broken up by reddish-golden tones that are very striking for the grade. Well struck and problem-free.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
L&M-517; K-290; KM-Y-182; WS-0374. Type 2 "pao." Variety with hooked "sheng" and "kuang," and with rosettes on the dragon side. The current example exhibits wonderful original patina that highlights the devices. Meanwhile, lovely steely gray is broken up by reddish-golden tones that are very striking for the grade. Well struck and problem-free.
Estimate: $800 - $1200