Hupeh (1909-11) dollar Y-131
Hupeh Province is located in east-central China. The mint was active from the early Manchu dynasty, and adapted for modern coin mintage in 1895.
The first specimen shown was lot 60224 in Ponterio sale 162 (Hong Kong, August 2011), where it sold for $1,434. The catalog description[1] noted, “CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). Incuse spiral on flame ball. Nicely toned. 火珠有旋。包漿良好。NGC AU-55.” The second specimen was lot 53148 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $12,000. The catalog description[2] noted, "CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). PCGS MS-63 Gold Shield. Variety with raised swirl on fiery pearl and without dot within Manchu script. Steely gray and exceptionally choice, this wholesome, Mint State Dollar exudes lustrous beauty and offers a subtle golden-olive nature throughout."
Recorded mintage: 2,703,000.
Specification: 27 g, 0 0.900 fine silver, 0.7814 oz ASW.
Catalog reference: L&M-187; K-45a; Y-131; Hsu-199; the second specimen L&M-187; K-45; KM-Y131; WS-0881.
- 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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 162: The August 2011 Hong Kong Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2011.
- [2]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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