Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. Kirin. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD (1901). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63.
L&M-539; K-434; KM-Y-181a; WS-0442. Variety with hooked "sheng" and without dot within Manchu script. Sparkling with white brilliance, this example displays some wholesome mint luster and a charming eye appeal. Some strike weakness is noted, a somewhat common problem for these Kirin issues. Otherwise, a beautiful example perfect for the many provincial collectors.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
L&M-539; K-434; KM-Y-181a; WS-0442. Variety with hooked "sheng" and without dot within Manchu script. Sparkling with white brilliance, this example displays some wholesome mint luster and a charming eye appeal. Some strike weakness is noted, a somewhat common problem for these Kirin issues. Otherwise, a beautiful example perfect for the many provincial collectors.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500