Tibet BE15-50 5 sho Y-18

Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale, lot 53504

This specimen was lot 53504 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $2,160. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA. Tibet. 5 Sho, BE 15-50 (1916). PCGS AU-50 Gold Shield. Though some minor peripheral striking weakness is noted, this wholesome specimen nevertheless offers a charming light gray hue with some hints of russet toning." This type was struck years 47-50, 58-60 and depicts the lion looking up.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 8.4-11.4 g, silver.

Catalog reference: KM-Y18; WS-0296.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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.

Link to:

• BE15-48 (1914) 5 sho, lion looking up
• BE15-49 (1915) 5 sho, lion looking back
• BE15-53 (1919) 5 sho, lion looking back
• Coins and currency dated 1916