Lot 37035: Chekiang. Kuang-hsü silver-plated copper Specimen Dollar

Possibly Unique Silver-Plated Copper Chekiang Pattern Dollar

Chekiang. Kuang-hsü silver-plated copper Specimen Dollar ND (1902) SP62 PCGS, same type as KM-Pn7 (silver strike) and KM-Pn8 (copper strike), type of L&M-277, type of Kann-119I, reverse rotated180 degrees. Birmingham Pattern, with the province spelled CHE-KIANG rather than the spelling CHEHKIANG seen on the Hangchow mint coins. Superbly struck, with mottled russet and gray toning. Anexceedingly rare Pattern issue, with only a single example certified by PCGS. We can find no reference of another silver-plated copper piece. Possibly Unique? One of the true rarities of Chinanumismatics.
Ex. Li Da Wei Collection

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China: Chekiang. Kuang-hsü silver-plated copperSpecimen Dollar ND (1902) (https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/world-coins/china-chekiang-kuang-hsu-silver-plated-copper-specimen-dollar-nd-1902-sp62-pcgs-/a/3055-37035.s)

Lot 37036: Chekiang. Kuang-hsü copper Specimen Dollar

Extremely Rare Chekiang Copper Pattern Dollar

Chekiang. Kuang-hsü copper Specimen Dollar ND (1902) SP62 Brown PCGS, KM-Pn8, type of L&M-277, type of Kann-119I. As with the silver-plated copper piece offered in the previous lot, this examplehas the reverse rotated 180 degrees. This coin is also a Birmingham Pattern, with the province spelled CHE-KIANG rather than the spelling CHEHKIANG seen on the Hangchow mint coin. The strike issuperb, with cordovan toning, and surfaces displaying only minor marks. Exceedingly rare, with only one other example certified by PCGS and both pieces Specimen 62.
Ex. Li Da Wei Collection

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China: Chekiang. Kuang-hsü copper Specimen Dollar ND(1902) SP62 Brown PCGS,... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/world-coins/china-chekiang-kuang-hsu-copper-specimen-dollar-nd-1902-sp62-brown-pcgs-/a/3055-37036.s)

Lot 37053: Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael

Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael ND (1904) MS64 PCGS, KM-Y128.2, L&M-180. Small Characters variety. Exceptional quality for this coveted issue, which showcases originalsatin luster, with little tone on either side and sharply detailed raised surfaces that are free of distracting contact marks. While the "small characters" type is the more available of thetwo, this piece is among the most exceptional we have seen, and is tied for the finest graded example we've offered.

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Lot 37154: 1921 Republic Hsu Shih-chang gold "Pavilion" Dollar

Republic Hsu Shih-chang gold "Pavilion" Dollar Year 10 (1921) MS64 NGC, Tientsin mint, KM-Pn62, Kann-1570, L&M-1093. Obv. 3/4 facing bust of President Hsu Shih-chang. Rev.Entrance to Pavilion in circle, Legend above reading, in Chinese characters, "Chinese Republic, 10th Year, 9th month," legend below in Chinese characters, "Commemorative Coin."Issued to commemorate General Hsu Shih-Chang's succession to the office of President, albeit three years late in its striking. A stunning example of this rare gold issue, fully lustrous with fewsurface abrasions worth mentioning. A number of die maintenance lines are present in the fields and should not be confused with cleaning hairlines. A remarkable piece.

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China: Republic Hsu Shih-chang gold "Pavilion"Dollar Year 10 (1921) MS64 NGC,... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/world-coins/china-republic-hsu-shih-chang-gold-pavilion-dollar-year-10-1921-ms64-ngc-/a/3055-37154.s)