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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<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[China|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.<br />
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''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.<br />
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''Specification:'' 8.4-11.4 g, silver.<br />
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''Catalog reference:'' KM-Y18; WS-0296. <br />
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''<br />
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.<br />
* 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.<br />
* <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction'', Costa Mesa, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2021.<br />
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''Link to:''<br />
* [[Tibet BE15-48 5 sho|BE15-48 (1914) 5 sho, lion looking up]]<br />
* [[Tibet BE15-49 5 sho Y-18.1|BE15-49 (1915) 5 sho, lion looking back]]<br />
* [[Tibet BE15-53 5 sho Y-18.1|BE15-53 (1919) 5 sho, lion looking back]]<br />
* [[Coins and currency dated 1916]]<br />
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