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Republic of China, gold 20 yuan, Year 8 (1919), Yuan Shih Kai, obverse: Yuan Shih Kai facing left within border
reverse: legend 'Zhong Hua Min Guo Ba Nian Zao, Er Shi Yuan' (Struck in the 8th Year of the Republic of China, Twenty Yuan' above and withing wreath, ornate border,
An undeniable treasure and a rare golden incarnation of the vastly popular Yuan Shih-kai design. This superb specimen has incredibly clean fields for the grade with an exquisite strike expressing the bust of the general in bold fashion, and the ornate beauty of the wreath on full display. All of this culminates in an allure thoroughly supplemented by a dandelion golden radiance that holds the eye and is not easily released. An elite offering at this quality and virtually unrivaled appeal,(KM-Y331, LM-1029), PCGS MS-63. The highest denomination gold coin struck for general circulation at the time. Superbly struck with almost immaculate fields and sharp details. Most captivating eye appeal. One of two coins in this second highest grade in the PCGS population report with only ONE coin graded higher in MS-64! Extremely rare.
Estimate: $600,000.00 - $1,200,000.00
reverse: legend 'Zhong Hua Min Guo Ba Nian Zao, Er Shi Yuan' (Struck in the 8th Year of the Republic of China, Twenty Yuan' above and withing wreath, ornate border,
An undeniable treasure and a rare golden incarnation of the vastly popular Yuan Shih-kai design. This superb specimen has incredibly clean fields for the grade with an exquisite strike expressing the bust of the general in bold fashion, and the ornate beauty of the wreath on full display. All of this culminates in an allure thoroughly supplemented by a dandelion golden radiance that holds the eye and is not easily released. An elite offering at this quality and virtually unrivaled appeal,(KM-Y331, LM-1029), PCGS MS-63. The highest denomination gold coin struck for general circulation at the time. Superbly struck with almost immaculate fields and sharp details. Most captivating eye appeal. One of two coins in this second highest grade in the PCGS population report with only ONE coin graded higher in MS-64! Extremely rare.
Estimate: $600,000.00 - $1,200,000.00