| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40055 Price realized: 65,000 USD (Approx. 61,165 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1898). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. L&M-217; K-71; KM-Y-145A.2; WS-0797. Variety with dragon's eyeballs in relief. One of the more elite and stately examples of the type that one will likely encounter, this nearly-Choice crown dazzles with a glistening, highly argent flair throughout each side, with luster cartwheeling from the surfaces and some very subtle burnished toning accentuating the edges. Full of boundless eye appeal, it represents a seldom seen opportunity for an exceptional specimen featuring the popular "old style" dragon, here with eyes focused directly upon the viewer. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here. From the KL Collection. Estimate: $50000 - $70000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40058 Price realized: 40,000 USD (Approx. 37,640 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1901)-HAH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-64. L&M-244; K-90; KM-Y-145A.6; WS-0827. Thick "HAH" variety. One of the more robust and engaging examples of the type that one can possibly hope to encounter, this near-Gem "dragon Dollar" provides a rather bold strike for the emission along with steely gray hues and ample lustrous brilliance. So wonderfully does the subtle tone and elegant luster pair together that the surfaces themselves appear almost cloud-like, vaulting the dragon outward and challenging the gaze of the viewer. A VERY RARE offering on which the connoisseur simply cannot miss out. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here. From the KL Collection. Estimate: $50000 - $75000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > December 2023 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 7 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 30219 Price realized: 20,000 USD (Approx. 18,536 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1900). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-61. L&M-229; K-81; KM-Y-145a.4; WS-0819. Variety with straight "ping" and large "tze". This glowing Dollar delivers a plethora of beauty, with charming luster playing nicely against some handsome toning throughout. A sharp example that elusive at this grade level, and as such one that should be much desired. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40056 Price realized: 16,500 USD (Approx. 15,527 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1899). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-50. L&M-222; K-74; KM-Y-145A.2; WS-0806. Variety with old style dragon and smaller Manchu script. Though exhibiting some rather even wear from a period of time spent in commerce, this well preserved crown remains without issue--a fairly RARE and impressive feat for the type. The toning is mostly a lighter gray, with some amber hints around the devices and some darker areas sprinkled throughout. Overall, a wonderful survivor featuring a popular dragon design. Estimate: $15000 - $25000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40057 Price realized: 9,500 USD (Approx. 8,940 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1901)-HAH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-62. L&M-241; K-90A; KM-Y-145A.21; WS-0833. Variety with thin "HAH". Surpassed in the NGC census by just one example, this glistening specimen is largely without color, instead offering an immense argent nature and some golden notes sprinkled enchantingly throughout. A few darker areas are noted, and serve as essentially the only breaks to the frosty aspect. Full of great eye appeal and character, and one of the more stately representatives of the emission. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here. From the KL Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > December 2023 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 7 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 30224 Price realized: 40,000 USD (Approx. 37,072 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1901)-HAH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62. L&M-244B; K-90; KM-Y-145a.6; WS-0829. Variety with thick "HAH" and 6 claws on dragon. The sole finest certified example on the PCGS population report, this Kiangnan Dollar offers an appeal that is oft lacking for the type. The devices are sharply struck, and the surfaces are pleasingly free of perturbation and disturbance. An example that is undoubtedly going to capture the attention of the many collectors of Kiangnan Dollars. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
