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Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael Year 30 (1904) AU Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Wuchang mint, KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, Kann-933, WS-0878. Small characters variety. A short-lived issue, introduced as part of a projected coinage reform based on the traditional system of Chinese weights, rather than the relatively recently introduced decimalized Dollar system. Although encountered on the market relatively more frequently than the "large characters" variety, the present offering presents a tempting opportunity to acquire a visually appealing representative of this iconic type. The fields are practically untoned and, despite the conditional modifier, the obverse faces up with proud argent shimmer. While areas of localized contact can be noted around the central characters, the overall eye-appeal is undeniable and we anticipate strong bidder enthusiasm thusly.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/hupeh/china-hupeh-kuang-hsu-small-characters-tael-year-30-1904-au-details-cleaned-pcgs-/a/3108-30046.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3108-06212023
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 30000-40000 USD
Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael Year 30 (1904) AU Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Wuchang mint, KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, Kann-933, WS-0878. Small characters variety. A short-lived issue, introduced as part of a projected coinage reform based on the traditional system of Chinese weights, rather than the relatively recently introduced decimalized Dollar system. Although encountered on the market relatively more frequently than the "large characters" variety, the present offering presents a tempting opportunity to acquire a visually appealing representative of this iconic type. The fields are practically untoned and, despite the conditional modifier, the obverse faces up with proud argent shimmer. While areas of localized contact can be noted around the central characters, the overall eye-appeal is undeniable and we anticipate strong bidder enthusiasm thusly.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/hupeh/china-hupeh-kuang-hsu-small-characters-tael-year-30-1904-au-details-cleaned-pcgs-/a/3108-30046.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3108-06212023
HID02906262019
© 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD