Tibet BE16-20 3 srang

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Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale, lot 53500
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This specimen was lot 53500 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Tibet. 3 Srang, BE 16-20 (1946). PCGS MS-64 Gold Shield. Two Dot variety. This boldly struck and highly lustrous example is lustrous with a hint of champagne tone adding to its pleasing appearance. The strike is much better than normally encountered in this series sure to excite many collectors." One srang = 6-2/3 tangka = 10 sho. This type was struck years 9-12 and 20 and thereafter struck in billon.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: L&M-658a; KM-Y26; WS-0328.

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.

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