Chihli 1899 (year 25) 50 cents Y-72

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Goldberg sale 65, lot 4687
photo courtesy Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

This specimen was lot 4687 in Goldberg sale 65 (Los Angeles, September 2011), where it sold for $3,105. The catalog description[1] noted, "Chihli. 50 Cents (1899). Year 25. Kuang-hsu Yuan-pao. Dragon. Sharply struck with attractive toning. Rare date. NGC graded EF-45."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.3 g, .860 fine silver, .367 troy oz ASW, lettered edge.

Catalog reference: L&M-455; Y-72.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Kann, Eduard. Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins, Vol. 1 of 3. Bronx, NY: Ishi Press International, 2006.
  • Lin Gwo Ming, Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Gold & Silver Coins: Ching and Republican Issues, Seventh Edition, Hong Kong: Ma Tak Wo Numismatic Co., Ltd., 2012.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 65: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Ancient and World Coins," Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2011.

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