Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD (1899). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Chopmark, Unc Details.
L&M-225; K-77; KM-Y-143A.2; WS-0810. Variety with old style dragon with deep scales ("cartoon dragon"). Though bearing a single "chop" on the characters' side, this provincial minor delivers much in the way of attractive details and displays no real evidence of handling. The surfaces are beautifully toned with a varied rainbow color, only adding to the appeal. A piece that is about as beautiful as is possible for a details coin.
Estimate: $600 - $900
L&M-225; K-77; KM-Y-143A.2; WS-0810. Variety with old style dragon with deep scales ("cartoon dragon"). Though bearing a single "chop" on the characters' side, this provincial minor delivers much in the way of attractive details and displays no real evidence of handling. The surfaces are beautifully toned with a varied rainbow color, only adding to the appeal. A piece that is about as beautiful as is possible for a details coin.
Estimate: $600 - $900