Kwangtung (1914) cent Y-417a
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This specimen was lot 53324 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $3,240. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Kwangtung. Cent, Year 3 (1914). PCGS MS-66 Gold Shield. A brilliant Gem, struck in brass without marks or hairlines. We note some coppery toning and a die crack on the reverse for identification." This type was struck during years 1-5 of the republic along with copper issues (Y-417).
Recorded mintage: 14,750,000 including Y-417 (copper).
Specification: brass.
Catalog reference: CL-KT.21; CCC-15; KM-Y417a.
- 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.
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