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May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. "Lady & Peacock" Copper Medal, Year 33 (1944). Guilin Mint. PCGS Genuine--Tooled, AU Details.
YCM-48. Diameter: 32mm. Obverse: Facing female bust within border of concentric rings and stars; circular legend around; all within maeander pattern border; Reverse: Peacock standing slightly left, with head turned upward and with wings spread; fan with legend above, all set upon background of tailfeathers; all within maeander pattern border. A fairly RARE and unusual medal, this piece exhibits a few light marks on the mouth of the woman on the obverse, but is otherwise largely free of any handling or scuffs. Deep brown throughout, with some darker areas near portions of the peripheries.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
YCM-48. Diameter: 32mm. Obverse: Facing female bust within border of concentric rings and stars; circular legend around; all within maeander pattern border; Reverse: Peacock standing slightly left, with head turned upward and with wings spread; fan with legend above, all set upon background of tailfeathers; all within maeander pattern border. A fairly RARE and unusual medal, this piece exhibits a few light marks on the mouth of the woman on the obverse, but is otherwise largely free of any handling or scuffs. Deep brown throughout, with some darker areas near portions of the peripheries.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000