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October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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(t) CHINA. Szechuan. Brass 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents) Pattern, ND (1898). New Jersey (Ferracute) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS SPECIMEN-63.
cf. L&M-351 (for circulation strike); K-149y; KM-Pn17; cf. WS-0746 (for circulation strike); CCMC-SC.2.2. Produced by the Ferracute Machine Company in New Jersey, this brass pattern striking delivers a stunning appeal with its unique composition. This example displays a winsome quirk, with the character side rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in relationship to the dragon side. The surfaces are brassy and largely glossy, with limited marking. A uncommon Pattern, and one certain to be demanded by those who love Chinese RARITIES.
Estimate: $5000 - $10000
cf. L&M-351 (for circulation strike); K-149y; KM-Pn17; cf. WS-0746 (for circulation strike); CCMC-SC.2.2. Produced by the Ferracute Machine Company in New Jersey, this brass pattern striking delivers a stunning appeal with its unique composition. This example displays a winsome quirk, with the character side rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in relationship to the dragon side. The surfaces are brassy and largely glossy, with limited marking. A uncommon Pattern, and one certain to be demanded by those who love Chinese RARITIES.
Estimate: $5000 - $10000