China (1903-05) 20 cash Y-5a

Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale, lot 54359

This specimen was lot 54359 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $456. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA. 20 Cash, ND (1903-05). PCGS EF-40 Gold Shield. A wholesome coin with honest, even wear and dark brown field patina that helps augment the lighter toned raised devices."

Recorded mintage: unknown including Y5 (different rosettes).

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM-Y5a; CL-HB.09; CCC-595.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Kann, Eduard. Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins, Vol. 1 of 3. Bronx, NY: Ishi Press International, 2006.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

Links to:

• (1903-05) 10 cash, eight petalled rosettes
• (1903-05) 10 cash, six petalled rosettes
• (1903-05) 20 cash, eight petalled rosettes
• "Hu-Poo" (1903) pattern tael
• Coins and currency dated 1903