Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. Kwangtung. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1890-1908). Kwangtung Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-55.
L&M-133; K-26; KM-Y-203; WS-0941. Variety with small rosettes (struck from Heaton Mint dies). Quite enchanting and enticing when approaching grade of Mint State as is the case here, this alluring "dragon Dollar" features the elegance that one would expect from the intricate die engraving and manufacture of the Heaton Mint. Quite vibrant on the dragon side, with some subtle cobalt and violet toning on the characters side. Overall, a great example of the type with immense originality.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000
L&M-133; K-26; KM-Y-203; WS-0941. Variety with small rosettes (struck from Heaton Mint dies). Quite enchanting and enticing when approaching grade of Mint State as is the case here, this alluring "dragon Dollar" features the elegance that one would expect from the intricate die engraving and manufacture of the Heaton Mint. Quite vibrant on the dragon side, with some subtle cobalt and violet toning on the characters side. Overall, a great example of the type with immense originality.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000