Yunnan (1909-11) 50 cents Y-259
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This specimen was lot 53545 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $4,080. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Yunnan. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), ND (1909-11). PCGS MS-60 Gold Shield. Variety with seven flames on fiery pearl. A fantastic example of this popular type with bold strike. The eye appeal excels far beyond the grade designation by virtue of the toning, which gives the appearance of a fiery sunset on the dragon side. An equally colorful tone decorates the reverse, subduing the underlying luster." A variety exists (Y-259.1) which has nine flames.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.2 g, 0.800 fine silver.
Catalog reference: L&M-426; K-176; KM-Y259; WS-0690.
- 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.
- 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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