Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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(t) CHINA. Kirin. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), CD (1899). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62.
L&M-522; K-388; KM-Y-182.3; WS-397. "CANDARINS" variety. This exceedingly pleasing near-Choice Kirin minor delivers handsomely reflective luster and argent brilliance. The strike is bold, ensuring even greater appeal on the piece, and this expressiveness escapes the ugly marking and handling that somewhat common on provincial minors. A handsome survivor that resides firmly upon the twin pinnacles of beauty and RARITY.
Ex: Wang Collection.
Estimate: $5000 - $10000
L&M-522; K-388; KM-Y-182.3; WS-397. "CANDARINS" variety. This exceedingly pleasing near-Choice Kirin minor delivers handsomely reflective luster and argent brilliance. The strike is bold, ensuring even greater appeal on the piece, and this expressiveness escapes the ugly marking and handling that somewhat common on provincial minors. A handsome survivor that resides firmly upon the twin pinnacles of beauty and RARITY.
Ex: Wang Collection.
Estimate: $5000 - $10000