Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2024 Hong Kong Auction 15-18 Apr 2024
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(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1898). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62.
L&M-217; K-71; KM-Y-145A.2; WS-0797. Variety with dragon's eyeballs in relief. One of the more elite and stately examples of the type that one will likely encounter, this nearly-Choice crown dazzles with a glistening, highly argent flair throughout each side, with luster cartwheeling from the surfaces and some very subtle burnished toning accentuating the edges. Full of boundless eye appeal, it represents a seldom seen opportunity for an exceptional specimen featuring the popular "old style" dragon, here with eyes focused directly upon the viewer. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here.
From the KL Collection.
Estimate: $50000 - $70000
L&M-217; K-71; KM-Y-145A.2; WS-0797. Variety with dragon's eyeballs in relief. One of the more elite and stately examples of the type that one will likely encounter, this nearly-Choice crown dazzles with a glistening, highly argent flair throughout each side, with luster cartwheeling from the surfaces and some very subtle burnished toning accentuating the edges. Full of boundless eye appeal, it represents a seldom seen opportunity for an exceptional specimen featuring the popular "old style" dragon, here with eyes focused directly upon the viewer. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here.
From the KL Collection.
Estimate: $50000 - $70000