China (1923) dollar K-677
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This specimen was lot 52411 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $25,200. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Dollar, ND (1923). NGC MS-61. Tsao Kun in civilian clothes Constitution commemorative type. A handsome and lustrous example with bold intricate design features and lustrous surfaces exhibiting signs of handling consistent for the grade displaying a thin layer of lovely delicate patina adding its pleasing appearance. This popular commemorative issue is always heavily sought after [and] sure to catch the attention of many collectors."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 26.73 g, 0.900 fine silver.
Catalog reference: L&M-958; K-677; Hsu-23; WS-0104.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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