Kirin (1903) 5 cents Y-179a
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This specimen was lot 53261 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Kirin. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), CD (1903). PCGS VF-35 Gold Shield. L&M-551; K-484; KM-Y179a; WS-0479. A fairly well handled example, but nevertheless entirely wholesome and with a pleasant steely gray hue." This type, with the yin and yang at the center, was struck 1901-05. The Kirin mint returned to the flower vase type (Y179.1) for 1906-08.
Recorded mintage: unknown but a better date.
Specification: 1.27 g, silver.
Catalog reference: L&M-550; K-481c; KM-Y180a; WS-0478.
- 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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