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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40001 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Anhwei. 10 Cash, ND (1909). Anking Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS AU-55. CL-AH.84; KM-Y-20A.1. Variety with dot after "COIN". A RARE type that is almost never encountered in states of preservation this elevated, the present example not only stands as the finest of the type seen at PCGS, it is the only spec...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40002 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chekiang. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), ND (1898-99). Hangchow Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63. L&M-283; K-120; KM-Y-54; WS-1020; Wenchao-589 (rarity: ★★★). An EXTREMELY RARE and exceptionally alluring provincial issue, this stunner is no doubt among the most desired types. Exceeded in the PCGS census by just...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40003 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chekiang. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), ND (1898-99). Hangchow Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63. L&M-286; K-123; KM-Y-51; WS-1023. Denomination as "3.2" in error. Presenting an intensely alluring level of luster and some attractive amber-champagne hues, this immensely impressive minor also sports an engraver's error...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40004 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chekiang. Mint Error -- Double Dragon Mule -- Copper-Nickel 10 Cash, ND (1903-06). Hangchow Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-55. CL-ZJ.44. A TREMENDOUS RARITY, this mule issue displays impressive sharpness of the dragons on both sides with soft pewter-gray surfaces that lighten slightly on the highpoints due to circ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40005 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), Year 22 (1896). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Repaired, VF Details. L&M-440; K-182; KM-Y-64; WS-0604. An EXTREMELY RARE minor denomination, and the first such instance of the type that we have had since 2011, this lightly circulated...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40006 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 23 (1897). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-62. L&M-444; cf. K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0609. Variety with dragon's eyes as "spectacles". One of the more elite representatives of the type in the NGC census, this crisply struck example offers an ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40007 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-53. L&M-449; K-191; KM-Y-65.2; WS-0616. Variety with dragon's eyes in relief. Issued just before the turn of the century, this impressive crown displays very little in the way of actual handling ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40008 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 26 (1900). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Questionable Color, Unc Details. L&M-459; K-201; KM-Y-73; WS-0629. Essentially remaining without any evidence of time spent in commerce, this specimen emanates from a pivotal period in Chi...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40009 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 33 (1907). Tientsin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. L&M-464; K-207; KM-Y-73.2; WS-0636. A fairly RARE offering when encountered in more elite states of preservation as is the case here, this nearly-Choice crown provides a delightful argent-gray appearance w...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40010 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-64+. L&M-465; K-208; KM-Y-73.2; WS-0642. Frozen date issue with plain 4. Not easily encountered in states of preservation this elite and breathtaking, the present specimen provides immense eye appeal and flair...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40011 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-64. L&M-465; K-208; KM-Y-73.2; WS-0642. Frozen date issue with plain 4. Incredibly enticing and majestic, this dazzling near-Gem provides stunning eye appeal from every angle at which one views it. The surfaces...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40012 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63. L&M-465; K-208; KM-Y-73.2; WS-0642. Frozen date issue with plain 4. An absolutely shimmering example of this popular type that presents dancing luster and a light gray patina that give the appearance of sa...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40013 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. L&M-465A; cf. K-209 (for type); KM-Y-73.3; WS-0643. Frozen date issue with plain 4. Variety with short middle tail spine and with short cloud. Gently toned, with full underlying cartwheel luster. A SCARCE ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40014 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-61. L&M-465A; cf. K-209 (for type); KM-Y-73.3; WS-0643. Frozen date issue with plain 4. Variety with short middle tail spine and with short cloud. A tremendous uncirculated example of the variant, this specime...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40015 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Fengtien. Brass 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents) Pattern, ND (1897). Esslingen (Otto Beh) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC EF Details--Holed. cf. L&M-468; K-Unlisted; KM-Unlisted; cf. WS-0580. Variety with correct spelling of "FENG-TIEN". An EXTREMELY RARE pattern issue, the first of its kind we can recall offering to da...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40016 Rarities Night CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-55. L&M-471; K-244; KM-Y-87; WS-0583. Variety with narrow-mouthed dragon and pointed "one". A subtly circulated and very lightly toned specimen presenting an abundance of glistening brilliance among the protected areas and ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40017 Rarities Night CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-58. L&M-472; K-244; KM-Y-87; WS-0584. Variety with wide-mouthed dragon. A tremendously enticing and provocative specimen, this crown from an ever-popular province resides about as close to Mint State status as one can imag...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40018 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 25 (1899). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC EF Details--Cleaned. L&M-477; K-248; KM-Y-87.1; WS-0591. Variety with two central (beaded & linear) circles. This VERY RARE type does display some minor cleaning as noted, but nevertheless has begun to reacquire color quit...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40019 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1903). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-61. L&M-482; K-251; KM-Y-92.1; WS-0597. Variety with the correct Manchu script. An impressive specimen that is quite unusual for the type given its state of preservation, this incredible Dollar delivers a rich strike and str...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40020 Rarities Night CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1903). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-58. L&M-482; K-251; KM-Y-92.1; WS-0597. Variety with the correct Manchu script. Offering some rather stunning and provocative coloring across both sides, this elegant, nearly-uncirculated crown from a popular mint offers a stron...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40021 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1903). Fengtien Mint. ANACS AU 58 Details--Cleaned. L&M-482; K-251; KM-Y-92.1; WS-0597. Variety with the correct Manchu script. Despite the noted cleaning, this example stands with very little in the way of actual handling, with a deep toning tacking hold throughout. A char...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40022 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Fukien. Dollar, ND (1844). Changchow Mint. Tao-kuang (Daoguang). PCGS Genuine--Chopmark, EF Details. L&M-291; K-6; WS-1029; Wenchao-200 (rarity: ★★★★). Military Ration coinage. A VERY RARE and impressive type, this specimen does exhibit a fair degree of wear and some mottled toning across both sides, but nevertheless...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40023 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hunan. Tael, ND (1906). Changsha Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-61. L&M-386; K-942; WS-0907. Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau. Obverse: Hu Nan Fu Nan Guan Ju (Hunan Provincial Funan Official Bureau); Reverse: Sheng Ping Zu Wen Yi Liang (provincial weight standard, pure fine silver, one ounce). Rather deeply toned and very ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40024 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hunan. Copper 10 Cash Pattern, ND (1902). Changsha Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Brown. CL-HUN.93; KM-Pn5. A seldom-encountered pattern issue, this alluring near-Gem provides an exacting strike and immense lustrous brilliance, all while a rich red-brown hue dominates the surfaces. An absolutely alluring...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40025 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hunan/Kwangsi. Copper 10 Cash Pattern, ND (1902). Birmingham (Heaton) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-61 Brown. CL-HUN.96/99; cf. KM-Pn5; CCC-195/196. An interesting uncatalogued mule struck using the dragon die of a 1902 Hunan Pattern 10 Cash and the character die of a 1902 Kwangsi Pattern 10 Cash. The only exampl...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40026 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hunan. Dollar, Year 11 (1922). Changsha Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-867; K-763; KM-Y-404; WS-0930. The "Hunan Provincial Constitution" type, struck to commemorate the promulgation of the document. An eminently popular type, this provincial crown does display some minor cleaning and very subtle circul...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40027 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hupeh. Tael, Year 30 (1904). Wuchang Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63+. L&M-180; K-933; KM-Y-128.2; WS-0878. Small characters variety. An exceptional RARITY struck to a heavier weight standard than that which is more commonly encountered with Chinese crowns of the period, this exceedingly Choice specimen present...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40028 Rarities Night CHINA. Hupeh. Tael, Year 30 (1904). Wuchang Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. L&M-180; K-933; KM-Y-128.2; WS-0878. Small characters variety. An ever-popular and VERY RARE type, especially when encountered so alluring as with this specimen. Struck to a heavier standard than most other dragon crowns of the period, this nearl...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40029 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hupeh. Mint Error -- Mule with Two Dragon Side Dies -- 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1906). Wuchang Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-30. CL-HP.81; cf. KM-10J. A rather dramatic error in which two dragon side die were used in conjunction with one another, this example features moderate circulation and wear across the higher poin...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40030 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). Wuchang Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). NGC MS-65. L&M-187; K-45; KM-Y-131; WS-0883. Variety without raised swirl on fiery pearl and without dot in Manchu script. Tied with just six others for the top spot in the NGC census, this stunning Gem from the Ch'ing dyn...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40031 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). Wuchang Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS MS-64. L&M-187; K-45; KM-Y-131; WS-0883. Variety with dot on fiery pearl and no dot within Manchu characters. Falling just short of Gem status, this appealing crown from China's final emperor provides some alluring al...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40032 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). Wuchang Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS MS-64. L&M-187; K-45A; KM-Y-131; WS-0881. Variety with raised swirl on fiery pearl and no dot within Manchu characters. Quite sharply struck and full of radiant, cartwheeling luster, this immensely attractive and enti...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40033 Rarities Night CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). Wuchang Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). NGC MS-63+. L&M-187; K-45a; KM-Y-131; WS-0881. Variety with raised swirl on fiery pearl and no dot within Manchu characters. Sporting some appealing almond-gray toning along with some hints of olive, this exceptionally appeali...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40034 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kansu. Dollar, Year 3 (1914). Lanchow Mint. PCGS Genuine--Tooled, EF Details. L&M-617; K-759; KM-Y-407; WS-0706. Despite the noted tooling, this moderately circulated specimen from a popular and overtly obvious provincial offering displays its "kan"-"su" characters around either side of Yuan Shih-kai's bust. Some mot...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40035 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1897). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, EF Details. L&M-210A; K-66D; KM-Y-145.1; WS-0787. Variety with unconnected (1 stroke) "sheng", ornamented (herringbone) edge, and unbarred A's in "KIANGNAN". Though some cleaning as noted is observed, this won...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40036 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1898). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-61. L&M-217A; K-74; KM-Y-145A.2; WS-0799. Variety with dragon's eyes incuse. An enticing and enchanting crown, this specimen is VERY RARE when encountered in such an elevated, elite level of preservation, as is the case here....
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40037 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1900). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-64. L&M-229; K-81; KM-Y-145A.4; WS-0819. Variety with straight "ping" and large "tze". Surpassed in the PCGS census by just three examples across all varieties of the type, this wondrous and wholly enchanting crown no doubt ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40038 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1903)-HAH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC Unc Details--Cleaned. L&M-251; K-96; KM-Y-145A.10; WS-0851. Variety with five-pointed star, hooked "kwei", and dragon with extra spines. Though some very subtle cleaning is observed, this elegant and supremely enticing crown...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40039 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD (1903)-HAH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-61. L&M-255A; K-98; KM-Y-143A.12; WS-0854. Variety with small rosettes. Exceeded in the PCGS census by just two examples, this resounding minor displays steely gray surfaces and a majestic degree of radiant luster across bo...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40040 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1904)-HAH TH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-62. L&M-256; K-102; KM-Y-145A.16; WS-0855. Variety with dragon with fewer spines. Presenting a rich vibrance to the glistening luster, this sharply struck and expertly-preserved specimen stands as a wondrous representa...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40041 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1904)-HAH CH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-65. L&M-258; K-101; KM-Y-145A.13; WS-0857. Variety with dots under "chia" and "chen" and with dot after "CANDAREENS". Exceptionally glistening and vibrant, this Gem crown provides all of the ocular excitement that one ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40042 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD (1904)-HAH TH. Nanking Mint. PCGS MS-63. L&M-261; K-105; KM-Y-142A.13; WS-0861. Quite pleasingly struck, this Choice minor denomination presents a dragon side that is largely devoid of toning, though features some iridescence, if not a bit irregularly applied, across the revers...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40043 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD (1904)-HAH TH. Nanking Mint. PCGS MS-62. L&M-261; K-105; KM-Y-142A.13; WS-0861. Presenting a tremendous cartwheel nature and resounding brilliance, this blast white specimen remains without toning and offers an exceptionally crisp strike. An all-around stunning rendition of the...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40044 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1905)-SY. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-262; K-106; KM-Y-145A.17; WS-0862. Variety with inverted "SY". Exhibiting just a slight degree of wear across the high points and some noted cleaning, this crown remains without much in the ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40045 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD (1905)-SY. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. L&M-265; K-108; KM-Y-142A.14; WS-0866. Variety with inverted "SY". One of the more enticing and elegant representatives of the type that one will likely encounter, this nearly-Choice specimen presents an almond-gray hue,...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40046 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 5 Cash, CD (1906). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-40. CL-KN.45; KM-Y-9K.2. Variety with large mintmark and solid dragon's eyes. The first example of the type that we have offered, this slightly circulated specimen remains rather alluring and wholesome, sporting some darker hues throughout--an as...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40047 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangsi. 10 Cash, ND (1902). Nanchang Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-30. CL-KSI.17; KM-Y-154. Variety with large top characters. Displaying the flying dragon, a vastly different dragon type than the rest of the province's output for the denomination, this circulated yet eminently wholesome specimen presents even ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40048 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kiangsu. Mint Error -- Mule with Two Characters Side Dies -- 10 Cash, ND (1902). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-40. CL-KS.60; cf. KM-Y-162.5. Inexplicably featuring two characters side dies, this tremendous muling error does exhibit some moderate wear--evidence that, despite its bizarre nature, it circula...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40049 Rarities Night CHINA. Kiau Chau. German Occupation. 5 Cents, 1909. Berlin Mint. Wilhelm II. PCGS PROOF-65 Cameo. KM-1; K-873; J-729. Presenting an impeccable strike and incredible eye appeal, this specimen already stands as a VERY RARE proof striking, but its desirability is increased that much more on account of the fact that it is the only ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40050 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1898). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-53. L&M-510; K-283; KM-Y-183; WS-0364. Type 2 "pao". Variety with slender horns, dragon with six scales, and small rosettes on the dragon side. An incredibly handsome specimen, this beautiful and lightly circulated example demons...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40051 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1900). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-50. L&M-531; K-397A; KM-Y-183; WS-0409. Flower vase type. Large characters variety. Very lightly handled, this enticing crown sports a mostly gunmetal gray tone, with the devices further elevated by some burnished olive hues. Mean...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40052 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1901). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, Unc Details. L&M-536; K-424; KM-Y-183A.1; WS-0431. Variety with "CAINDARINƧ" and with dot within Manchu script. Despite the noted cleaning, this uncirculated specimen glistens with a mostly sharp strike, exceptiona...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40053 Rarities Night CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1901). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-58. L&M-536; K-424; KM-Y-183A.1; WS-0431. Variety with "CAINDARINƧ" and with dot within Manchu script. Displaying just the slightest degrees of gentle handling across the high points, this near-Mint crown presents an abundance of allu...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40054 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1902). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-45. L&M-542; K-451; KM-Y-183A.2; WS-0450. Variety with fine scales, dot in Manchu script, and "CAINDARINS" spelling. Wholly original, with deep antique toning and no signs of cleaning or other intentional forms of surface disrupt...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40055 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1905). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63. L&M-557; K-513; KM-Y-183A.3; WS-0493. Spiked horn (large scales) variety with dotted "kuang" and "sheng," and without dot in Manchu script. Exceeded in the PCGS census by a mere three examples across multiple varieties for th...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40056 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1905). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-62. L&M-557; K-513; KM-Y-183A.3; WS-0493. Spiked horn (large scales) variety with dotted "kuang" and "sheng," and without dot in Manchu script. Presenting an elite level of preservation that is SCARCELY encountered for the series,...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40057 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1905). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. L&M-557A; K-513; KM-Y-183A.3; WS-0498. Slender horn (fine scales) variety with hooked "kuang" and "sheng," and with dot in Manchu script. Essentially steely gray in hue throughout, this enchanting "dragon Dollar" comes furthe...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40058 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1906). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-53. L&M-562; K-537; KM-Y-183; WS-0516. Variety with large rosettes, "CAINDARINS", and hooked "sheng". Displaying just the slightest degree of handling, this impressive survivor remains handsomely without issue, offering some pale...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40059 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1908). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-53. L&M-576; K-569; KM-Y-183B; WS-0538. Manchu type. A fairly RARE type already, this example is exceeded in the PCGS census by just two others, fully revealing its lofty status. Displaying a mostly gunmetal gray nature, it also ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40060 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kwangtung. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), ND (1890-1908). Kwangtung Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-64. L&M-134; K-27; KM-Y-202; WS-0943. A blatantly original near-Gem example that features a rich mélange of deep blue and earthy red against an aged pearlescent backdrop, the fields glowing beneath with gentle glos...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40061 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kwangtung. Brass Cash Pattern, ND (ca. 1890-1908). Uncertain Mint likely in Europe. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS SPECIMEN-63. KM-Unlisted; CCC-779; Duan-2235. While clearly channeling the Cash-style issues from the previous near-two-millennia, this stunning example also departs distinctly in its crisp, clear manufacture...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40062 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kwangtung. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), (1909-11). Kwangtung Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS MS-62. L&M-138; K-31; KM-Y-206; WS-0950. Displaying an abundance of lustrous brilliance and mostly argent surfaces, this nearly-Choice crown also features some speckled burnished toning upon both side, breaking the...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40063 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. NGC AU Details--Polished. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40064 Rarities Night CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. NGC EF-45. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's per...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40065 Rarities Night CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. NGC EF-40. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's per...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40066 Rarities Night CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS Genuine--Altered Surfaces, EF Details. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly feat...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40067 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. NGC EF Details--Scratches, Cleaned. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featurin...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40068 Rarities Night CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. NGC VF-35. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's per...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40069 Rarities Night CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS VF-25. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's pe...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40070 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS Genuine--Harshly Cleaned, VF Details. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly f...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40071 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), ND (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, EF Details. L&M-610; K-757R; KM-Y-428; WS-1110. Variety with three grass blades. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xich...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40072 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Kweichow. "Bamboo" Dollar, Year 38 (1949). Uncertain Mint, possibly Kweiyang. NGC AU Details--Cleaned. L&M-612; K-758; KM-Y-433; WS-1112. Variety with round window. Among the most iconic of provincial issues, this "Bamboo" Dollar, so-called on account of the three prominent shoots in the center of the reverse, featur...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40073 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Manchurian Provinces. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 33 (1907). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-55. L&M-487; K-255; KM-Y-212; WS-0546. Variety with regular clouds and shallow scales. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just four examples, this highly impressive "dragon Dollar" sports an intensely original...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40074 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Manchurian Provinces. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 33 (1907). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-35. L&M-487; K-255; KM-Y-212; WS-0546. Variety with regular clouds and shallow scales. Sporting an even level of wear and great originality, this wholesome crown is not often encountered so pleasing and pro...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40075 Rarities Night CHINA. Sinkiang (as Sungarei). Brass 4 Mace (Miscals) Pattern, ND (1897). Esslingen (Otto Beh) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS SPECIMEN-55. L&M-830 var. (silver); cf. K-1031-34 (for other pattern denominations; unlisted in 4 Mace); Pn45 var; WS-1310 var. (silver); SGSC-222 & p. 215 (for other versions in silver, silvered bronze...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40076 Rarities Night CHINA. Sinkiang. Mace (Miscal), AH 1310 (1892/3). Kashgar (Shufu) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-61. cf. L&M-686/687 (for obv./rev.); cf. K-1044 (for obv.); KM-Y-D16; cf. WS-1166/1167 (for obv./rev.); SGSC-49. An EXTREMELY RARE and impressive type, this specimen is seemingly a muling of the two more commonly (though still sc...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40077 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Sinkiang. Sar (Tael), ND (1910). Urumchi (Tihwa) Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS AU-53. L&M-811; K-1008; KM-Y-7; WS-1304; SGSC-219. Ration coinage. Type without Turki legend on either side. An exceptional survivor, this crown-sized issue features a good deal of glistening brilliance remaining, all while the...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40078 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Sinkiang. Sar (Tael), ND (1910). Urumchi (Tihwa) Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS EF-40. L&M-813; K-1011; KM-Y-7.1; WS-1301; SGSC-218. Ration coinage. Type with circled dragon and with Turki legend on dragon side. A more difficult type in problem-free states of preservation, as is the case here, this wholeso...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40079 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Sinkiang. 3 Mace (Miscals), AH 1329 (1911). Kashgar (Shufu) Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS EF-45. L&M-765; K-1148; KM-Y-30; WS-1250; SGSC-142. Ration coinage. The single-finest graded example of the type in the PCGS census, this lightly circulated specimen presents an even degree of wear, though some hints...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40080 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Sinkiang. Sar (Tael), Year 1 (1912). Urumchi (Tihwa) Mint. PCGS EF-45. L&M-833; K-1250; KM-Y-42A; WS-1316; SGSC-225. Ration coinage. Type 2 (flags with four strips of arabesques). Rather impressive and wholesome, this example stands as an elegant survivor that remains free from the environmental issues that can often...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40081 Rarities Night CHINA. Sinkiang. Dollar, 1949. Sinkiang Pouring Factory Mint. NGC MS-64. L&M-842 (for type); K-1275 (for type); KM-Y-46; WS-1323; SGSC-232 (for type). Type 1 ("year 38"). Variety with pointed-based "1" with short serif and large "eight". Though displaying some minor striking weakness, this resounding specimen yields a level of ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40082 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Sinkiang. Dollar, 1949. Sinkiang Pouring Factory Mint. PCGS AU-50. L&M-843 (for type); K-Unlisted; KM-Y-46.5 (for type); WS-1328 (for type); SGSC-237. Type 2 ("1-9-4-9"). Variety with semi-solid knot (bow). The RARER of the two types for the Sinkiang Dollar, this wholly original example displays just the slightest de...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40083 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Szechuan. Brass 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents) Pattern, ND (1898). New Jersey (Ferracute) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS SPECIMEN-55. L&M-347 var. (silver); K-146Y; KM-Y-Pn13/Pn20; WS-0741 var. (same). The first example of a VERY RARE type that we have offered, this lightly circulated specimen striking was created b...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40084 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Szechuan. 20 Cash, CD (1909). Chengdu Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS MS-65 Red Brown. CL-SC.108; KM-Y-21T.1. Variety with right-curling Manchu script. The single-finest graded example of the type in the PCGS census, this stunning Gem radiates with an abundance of lustrous brilliance and dazzling flair, wit...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40085 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Szechuan. Dollar, Year 1 (1912). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu or Chungking. PCGS MS-64. L&M-366; K-775; KM-Y-456; WS-0778. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just two other examples, this magnificent near-Gem presents a great deal of stunning luster across both sides. Though largely untoned, this crown displays some d...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40086 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Szechuan. Copper Horse Gaming Token, ND (ca.1912). PCGS MS-64 Red Brown. CL-SCM.17 (level-6). A stupendous representative of this engaging equine-themed token issue, bearing a superb strike and blazing cartwheel luster. Tied with two other examples as finest certified by PCGS, and truly bordering on full red, with on...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40087 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Szechuan. Copper Horse Gaming Token, ND (ca. 1912). PCGS MS-65 Red Brown. CL-SCM.17B (level-6). No doubt one of the finest of the type extant, this exceptional Gem radiates with tremendous brilliance and luster, all while the strike--especially upon the reverse--is sharp and very exacting. The color retains a high de...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40088 Rarities Night CHINA. Szechuan-Tibet. 1/4 Rupee, ND (1904-12). Chengdu Mint. PCGS MS-62. L&M-362; K-596; KM-Y-1; WS-0777. A most pleasing and rather well preserved example of this fractional denomination, the present piece yields a rich luster and wholesome details throughout. The bright and dazzling surfaces reflect light in a glorious displ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40089 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Copper 2 Chiao Pattern, Year 39 (1950). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-62 Brown. KM-Pn20; KG-21D. Full of red-brown color and immense charm, this blazing pattern striking in copper presents an abundance of radiant luster as well. A VERY RARE offering, and one that is exceeded in the PCGS census by just five...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40090 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Copper-Nickel Yuan Pattern, Year 45 (1956). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64. KM-Pn37. Tied with just four others for the top spot in the PCGS census, this glistening near-Gem provides a staggering degree of brilliance and flair. The familiar depiction of Sun Yat-sen is on the obverse, while an outline of ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40091 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Nickel-Silver Yuan Pattern, Year 48 (1959). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63. KM-Pn39. Featuring olive-gray surfaces, this Choice pattern issue glistens with intense appeal and allure. Rather evenly struck and not often encountered, it stands as one of the more elite representatives of the proposed type an...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40092 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Nickel-Silver Yuan Pattern, Year 49 (1960). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-61. KM-Pn43. Sporting a very subtle almond-gray hue, this abundantly flashy and brilliant specimen presents dazzling eye appeal and features a cherry blossom on the obverse. Quite brilliant and breathtaking, and seemingly somewhat co...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40093 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Nickel-Silver Yuan Pattern, Year 50 (1961). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63. KM-Pn47. Abundantly brilliant and dazzling, this Choice offering presents surfaces that are devoid of any color outside of some steely gray hues. The obverse features a left-facing bust of Sun Yat-sen, very reminiscent of his por...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40094 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Copper-Nickel Yuan Pattern, Year 50 (1961). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63. KM-PnA47. Abandoning an effigy in place of a single cherry blossom on the obverse, this charmingly Choice example presents an almond-gray hue throughout, while a great deal of glistening brilliance adds further captivation. Surpa...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40095 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Nickel-Aluminum Yuan Pattern, Year 50 (1961). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64. KM-Pn48. Diameter: 26mm. The RARER of the two formats for the type, this larger diameter version is a resounding near-Gem, offering dazzling brilliance and surfaces that are free from toning. Undoubtedly one of the finest of th...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40096 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Nickle-Silver Yuan Pattern, Year 50 (1961). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-62. KM-Pn49. Featuring an experimental composition, this impressive and nearly-Choice pattern striking yields some enchanting olive-gray hues along with a good deal of lustrous brilliance. The obverse displays the left-facing head of...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40097 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Nickel 5 Yuan Pattern, Year 51 (1962). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-65. KM-Pn50. An enchantingly vibrant Gem, this pattern issue presents intense luster radiating throughout, with a mostly pale gray hue dominating its nature. Surpassed in the PCGS census by a mere single specimen, attesting to its RARE ch...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40098 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Copper-Nickel 5 Yuan Pattern, Year 53 (1964). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-62. KM-Pn51. A delightful pattern issue that features floral elements upon both sides, this nearly-Choice specimen remains essentially without tone, with an original light gray hue abounding throughout along with exceptional luster...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40099 Rarities Night CHINA. Taiwan. Copper-Nickel 5 Yuan Pattern, Year 53 (1964). Central (Taipei) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-62. KM-Pn51. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just four other examples, this exceptional, nearly-Choice specimen dazzles with a delightful steely-gray hue and some subtle hints of almond sprinkled throughout. Exceedingly lustrous an...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, October 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 40100 Rarities Night (t) CHINA. Taiwan. Copper-Nickel Yuan Pattern, Year 70 (1981). Central (Taoyuan) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-66. cf. KM-551 (for regular issue). Featuring a slightly different composition (a lack of aluminum paired with the copper-nickel) and a bit of a larger head for Chiang Kai-shek, this exceptional pattern striking displays a level...
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