| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40027 Price realized: 8,500 USD (Approx. 7,999 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Hunan. 9 Mace, ND (1908). Hunan (Ta-Ching) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-35. L&M-397 K-963; WS-0918. Representing the first such instance of the type that we have offered, this VERY RARE example does display some mottling of color and weakness to the characters, but nevertheless rather happily remains without issue. Given its extremely difficult status as well as the highly prestigious collection that it once graced, it easy to see how it could attain quite lofty heights. Includes old collector's ticket. Ex: Eduard Kann Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40029 Price realized: Withdrawn | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Hunan. 3 Mace, ND (1908). Hunan (Ta-Ching) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-61. L&M-403; K-969; WS-0924. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of a VERY RARE type extant, this minor issue presents exceptionally clear and bold characters upon each side. Though some mottling of color is noted, this aspect is overwhelmingly easy to overlook, as the stunning quality is seemingly beyond compare. Raising the bar that much more, some hints of brilliance appear throughout the protected areas. A tremendous offering for the advanced collector of the series, especially given its prestigious pedigree. Includes old collector's ticket. Ex: Eduard Kann Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40028 Price realized: 14,000 USD (Approx. 13,174 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Hunan. 6 Mace, ND (1908). Hunan (Ta-Ching) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-53. L&M-400; K-966; WS-0921. Presenting VERY RARE status--so much so that it is the first such occurrence of the type in one of our sales--this impressive near-Mint survivor offers solid detail upon each side along with a fairly deep gray tone. Some hints of brilliance emerge from the protected areas, and allow it to subtly sparkle when cradled back and forth in front of one's eyes. A tremendous opportunity for the aficionado of the Hunan "cake" issues, especially those that offer RARITY paired with an exceptional pedigree. Includes old collector's ticket. Ex: Eduard Kann Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40030 Price realized: 5,250 USD (Approx. 4,940 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Hunan. 7 Mace, ND (1908). Changsha (Chien I) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-40. L&M-409; K-977; WS-0900. Some minor handling is noted throughout, but this engaging example nevertheless remains entirely original, with some delightful toning noted around the devices. A SCARCE and impressive issue that is made all the more enchanting on account of its resounding pedigree. Includes old collector's ticket. Ex: Eduard Kann Collection. Estimate: $7000 - $10000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40229 Price realized: 8,500 USD (Approx. 7,999 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kirin. Fantasy Silver 1/2 Tael, "Year 8 (1882)". Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. cf. L&M-505 (for rough prototype); K-B30; KMX-M321; cf. WS-1349-65 (fantasy Tael). A VERY RARE example of a fantasy minor, this type offers an anachronistic flair, as its ultra-modern iconographic and calligraphic nature nevertheless channels a series issued during the first decade of the reign of the Kuang-hsu Emperor. Rather deeply toned, with an intense amber-violet aspect noted upon each side. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41210 Price realized: 900 USD (Approx. 847 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Sinkiang. 5 Mace (Miscals), AH 1315 (1897). Kashgar Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-55. L&M-705; K-1068; KM-Y-19A; WS-1192. Standing as the finest of the type in the PCGS census, this exceptionally wholesome and enticing specimen presents a sharp strike along with alluring gunmetal gray surfaces. Some dazzling luster remains in the fields, and the example presents far better eye appeal than is virtually ever encountered. For completeness, a minor planchet flaw in located at the rim. Estimate: $1500 - $3000 |  |
