CHINA--EMPIRE. Ming Dynasty 1 Kuan, Hong Wu, 1368-99. P-AA10.
(S/M#T36-20) One of a significant group of these widely popular design types. The note offered here is one of the most overall pleasing we have handled. Still visible vermilion stamping along with large undisturbed borders. Back seen with prominent and well inked impression at lower center and again bold vermilion stamping at upper center. Just a few minor hints of rust are detected. PMG Very Fine 30 Net. Rust.
From the Ernest A. Ikenberry Collection.