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October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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(t) CHINA. Sinkiang. 5 Mace (Miscals), ND (1910). Uncertain Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). NGC AU-53.
L&M-818; K-1017; KM-Y-6.10; WS-Unlisted; Wenchao-343 (rarity: ★★★). Variety with four auspicious bats around the dragon. The sole finest graded example yet certified by NGC, and only tied with two PCGS graded pieces, this 5 Mace couples unbelievable RARITY with immense beauty. Delightfully toned, with a indigo hue on the dragon side and light canary tone on the character side. Lightly circulated, with a touch of rub on the high elements, this piece artfully avoids the common problems that plague Sinkiang coinage, being uncleaned and fully struck. Much mint gloss and luster remains, only expanding the eye appeal of this minor. A pleasing type, and one certain to speak to anyone who loves provincial coinage.
Estimate: $7500 - $15000
L&M-818; K-1017; KM-Y-6.10; WS-Unlisted; Wenchao-343 (rarity: ★★★). Variety with four auspicious bats around the dragon. The sole finest graded example yet certified by NGC, and only tied with two PCGS graded pieces, this 5 Mace couples unbelievable RARITY with immense beauty. Delightfully toned, with a indigo hue on the dragon side and light canary tone on the character side. Lightly circulated, with a touch of rub on the high elements, this piece artfully avoids the common problems that plague Sinkiang coinage, being uncleaned and fully struck. Much mint gloss and luster remains, only expanding the eye appeal of this minor. A pleasing type, and one certain to speak to anyone who loves provincial coinage.
Estimate: $7500 - $15000