Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
December 2014 Macau Auction 3-4 December 2014
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CHINA--EMPIRE. Board of Revenue. 10 Taels, Yr. 5 (1855). P-A12c.
3 pieces in lot. (S/M#H176-23) Consecutive run. Large vertical format. A type and denomination that is rare in any state, making it hard to believe this incredible offering of three consecutive pieces. Primary design in blue with dragons at left, right and top with turbulent ocean below. Large red stamped seals at left, right and center over denomination. All with as made spindle hole at top center and seen with additional stamps and annotations at back. Near Extremely Fine quality is seen on each with all displaying similar circulation. A trio that will certainly become a highlight of any collection they enter. CMC Choice About New 35.
Estimate: $15000.00- $25000.00
3 pieces in lot. (S/M#H176-23) Consecutive run. Large vertical format. A type and denomination that is rare in any state, making it hard to believe this incredible offering of three consecutive pieces. Primary design in blue with dragons at left, right and top with turbulent ocean below. Large red stamped seals at left, right and center over denomination. All with as made spindle hole at top center and seen with additional stamps and annotations at back. Near Extremely Fine quality is seen on each with all displaying similar circulation. A trio that will certainly become a highlight of any collection they enter. CMC Choice About New 35.
Estimate: $15000.00- $25000.00