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Republic Li Yuan-hung Fantasy 50 Cents ND MS63 PCGS, KM-X885, Kann-B72, WS-Unl., Wenchao-1354, SHI-80. Type with hat. Imitated by Zhang Shun Ming (Nanking). An incredibly fleeting Fantasy, proving by all indications to be a highly challenging piece that seldom becomes available. A brief survey of auction records suggests an absolute paucity of examples seen in the past 20 years, with the only others that we have been able to locate stemming from the Goodman Collection (Superior June 1991, Lot 1410), originating from the Von Halle Collection (Glendining November 1966, Lot 1036), and an example sold by Pacific Coast Galleries-Gillio-Associated Fine Arts in September 1989 (lot 723). At present the sole example certified by PCGS, the offering contains an undeniably choice appeal, the overall execution to Li Yuan-hung's bust appearing even more detailed than is often seen on his official Dollar coinage, all while an aged silver patina grips the surfaces. Poised to be a contested target for all serious Fantasy collectors alike. From the Tony Ma Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-republic-li-yuan-hung-fantasy-50-cents-nd-ms63-pcgs-/a/3100-34173.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3100-07072022
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Republic Li Yuan-hung Fantasy 50 Cents ND MS63 PCGS, KM-X885, Kann-B72, WS-Unl., Wenchao-1354, SHI-80. Type with hat. Imitated by Zhang Shun Ming (Nanking). An incredibly fleeting Fantasy, proving by all indications to be a highly challenging piece that seldom becomes available. A brief survey of auction records suggests an absolute paucity of examples seen in the past 20 years, with the only others that we have been able to locate stemming from the Goodman Collection (Superior June 1991, Lot 1410), originating from the Von Halle Collection (Glendining November 1966, Lot 1036), and an example sold by Pacific Coast Galleries-Gillio-Associated Fine Arts in September 1989 (lot 723). At present the sole example certified by PCGS, the offering contains an undeniably choice appeal, the overall execution to Li Yuan-hung's bust appearing even more detailed than is often seen on his official Dollar coinage, all while an aged silver patina grips the surfaces. Poised to be a contested target for all serious Fantasy collectors alike. From the Tony Ma Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-republic-li-yuan-hung-fantasy-50-cents-nd-ms63-pcgs-/a/3100-34173.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3100-07072022
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD