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Yunnan. T'ang Chi-yao gold 10 Dollars ND (1919) MS63 PCGS, Kunming mint, KM-Y482, L&M-1057, Kann-1524, Shih-A7-1, WS-0652. Variety with "1" below the tassels on flags. An incredible state of preservation for what is well-known to typically be a poorly preserved coin, and an issue that proves relatively challenging in general. Kann notes that these emissions were produced following the sky-rocketing of the value of silver in 1919, though the large numbers that were minted--which he estimates at around 900,000 10 Dollar-coins--coupled with the receding value of silver in subsequent years, led to many such pieces being melted down to reclaim their gold content. Embossed by a careful strike on a highly lustrous planchet, we would note that, to date, the highest grade yet awarded by either major grading service is an MS64, a level achieved by a mere 6 coins out of the 162 yet certified.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-yunnan-t-ang-chi-yao-gold-10-dollars-nd-1919-ms63-pcgs-/a/3100-34074.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3100-07072022
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Estimate: 50000-70000 USD
Yunnan. T'ang Chi-yao gold 10 Dollars ND (1919) MS63 PCGS, Kunming mint, KM-Y482, L&M-1057, Kann-1524, Shih-A7-1, WS-0652. Variety with "1" below the tassels on flags. An incredible state of preservation for what is well-known to typically be a poorly preserved coin, and an issue that proves relatively challenging in general. Kann notes that these emissions were produced following the sky-rocketing of the value of silver in 1919, though the large numbers that were minted--which he estimates at around 900,000 10 Dollar-coins--coupled with the receding value of silver in subsequent years, led to many such pieces being melted down to reclaim their gold content. Embossed by a careful strike on a highly lustrous planchet, we would note that, to date, the highest grade yet awarded by either major grading service is an MS64, a level achieved by a mere 6 coins out of the 162 yet certified.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-yunnan-t-ang-chi-yao-gold-10-dollars-nd-1919-ms63-pcgs-/a/3100-34074.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3100-07072022
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 50000-70000 USD