Tibet 60 (1795) sho
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This specimen was lot 53485 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Tibet. Sho, Year 60 (1795). PCGS AU-53 Gold Shield. Variety with 30 beads on obverse. This nice wholesome survivor exhibits a decent strike with nearly full details save for a couple of minor areas of flatness displaying light attractive gray tone with richer coloration near the rims adding to its pleasing appearance." This type was struck in the last years of Qian Long's reign, years 58-60.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.0-3.8 g, silver, 28.8-29.2 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: L&M-640; K-1462; KM-C72; WS-0205.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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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