Hunan ND (1906) 5 mace K-947

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Honan Province in the south east of China began coin production in 1647. A mint for struck coinage began operation in 1905.

The specimen shown was lot 60171 in Ponterio sale 162 (Hong Kong, August 2011), where it sold for $4182. The catalog description[1] noted, “CHINA. Hunan. 5 Ch'ien (Mace), ND (1906). 湖南阜南官局省平足紋五錢。L&M-391; K-947. NGC AU-55.”

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 18.30g, silver.

Catalog reference: L&M-391; K-947.

Source:

  • 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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 162: The August 2011 Hong Kong Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2011.

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