Taiwan (1960) yuan
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This specimen was lot 73216 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $144. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Taiwan. Yuan, Year 49 (1960). PCGS MS-66. A delightful Gem, this untoned specimen glistens with a steely gray hue and intense brilliance." This type was struck years 49 and 59-69 (1960 and 1970-1980) in large quantities. It is worthless in all grades.
Recorded mintage: 321,717,000.
Specification: 6 g, copper-nickel-zinc, 25 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM-Y536.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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