Hunan (1909) tael K-962
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This specimen was lot 53115 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $15,600. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Hunan. Tael, ND (1909). NGC AU-50. Issued by the Ta Ching Government Bank. Quite elegant despite its crude nature, this piece offers a solid strike with clear characters and only lightly scattered marks and edge splits. A hint of deposits highlights the characters, especially upon the reverse." This is not listed in the SCWC, likely because it was issued by a bank, not by a government mint.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 35.9 g, silver.
Catalog reference: L&M-396; K-962.
- 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.
- 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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