| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40073 Price realized: 14,000 USD (Approx. 13,174 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1904). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, Unc Details. L&M-552B; K-488; KM-Y-183A.2; WS-0480. Variety with small (short) "chia" and large ying-yang. Displaying very little evidence of the noted cleaning, this exceptionally attractive Kirin issue features a rather robust, sharply executed strike, with an alluring array of radiant brilliance remaining in the fields and a subtle tone that comes alive nearer the peripheries. Quite SCARCE when encountered in this elite level, even taking into account the noted details designation, and one that should no doubt generate great enthusiasm. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here. From the KL Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40075 Price realized: 5,500 USD (Approx. 5,176 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1905). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, Unc Details. L&M-557A; K-513; KM-Y-183A.3; WS-0498. Slender horn (fine scales) variety with hooked "kuang" and "sheng," and with dot in Manchu script. Though some minor cleaning as noted is observed, this exceptionally attractive crown is not held back by this aspect, with alluring burnished hues reappearing near the peripheries. This aspect pairs well with the mostly slate gray nature and abundance of brilliant luster remaining in the fields. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here. From the KL Collection. Estimate: $8000 - $12000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41151 Price realized: 2,800 USD (Approx. 2,635 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1898). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-516; K-281; KM-Y-183; WS-0366. Variety with "CANDARINS", dragon with small scales. Wonderful quality, the dragon side is sharply struck with tremendous luster and no signs of past cleaning. On the character side, evidence of cleaning appears, however strong original flash remains. While technically graded accurately, the appearance of this example surpasses many others with the same (or even higher) grade. To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click here. From the Nine Dragons Collection. Estimate: $1500 - $2500 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41163 Price realized: 3,200 USD (Approx. 3,011 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1902). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--AU Details, Cleaned. L&M-542; K-451; KM-Y-183A.2; WS-0450. Variety with dot in Manchu script. A highly attractive example of the type, exhibiting nearly no circulation as evidenced by its crisp strike and abundant luster. Some traces of cleaning appear in the fields, but the coin has taken on a lovely gunmetal tone that makes up for any drawback. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40025 Price realized: 12,000 USD (Approx. 11,292 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1903). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-483; K-251B; KM-Y-92.1; WS-0598. Variety with Manchu script reversed. Despite a hint of the noted prior cleaning, this specimen has begun to reacquire color, in the form of a delightful almond-gray nature, rather pleasingly. Only lightly circulated across the high points, with some brilliance remaining among the protected areas. To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click here. From the Nine Dragons Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41315 Price realized: 1,450 USD (Approx. 1,364 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Yunnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1908). Kunming Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-418; K-166; KM-Y-254; WS-0659. Despite the unfortunate cleaning, this example maintains good presentability and eye appeal. Estimate: $1000 - $1500 |  |
