| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40089 Price realized: 210,000 USD (Approx. 197,610 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS AU-58. L&M-610; K-757R; KM-Y-428; WS-1110. Variety with three grass blades. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's personal automobile. The far SCARCER to the two main types, this automobile motif presents three grass blades directly below the left rear tire, as opposed to the more commonly encountered two grass blades. Very enticingly toned, with a delightful almond-gray nature throughout, along with some hints of brilliance remaining in the protected areas. A stunning and EXTREMELY RARE opportunity for an iconic 20th century crown that is almost never obtainable in such an elite, problem-free state of preservation. Rather accordingly, PCGS has graded just one finer. Estimate: $150000 - $250000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40087 Price realized: 190,000 USD (Approx. 178,790 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS MS-61. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's personal automobile. Already a timeless classic of the 20th century series, this issue presents a roadster at a period in which the automobile--and its importance in daily life--was still in its infancy. VERY RARELY encountered in more elevated, problem-free states of preservation, this type should be considered virtually unobtainable in Mint State. Wholly accordingly, PCGS has graded just four specimens in Mint State (all at the MS-61 level) across the three L&M types. As such, the idea of rivaling the present example can be considered extremely challenging, and surpassing it, quite possibly an unfulfilled life goal. Estimate: $200000 - $300000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40088 Price realized: 33,000 USD (Approx. 31,053 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. NGC EF-45. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades and normal doors. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's personal automobile. Ever-popular and full of boundless appeal and interest, this classic crown displays fairly deep toning upon each side--with the hue greatly accentuating the characters side. A pleasant survivor of the type, and one that should generate immense enthusiasm. Estimate: $40000 - $60000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40090 Price realized: 22,000 USD (Approx. 20,702 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS Genuine--Rim Repaired, EF Details. L&M-610; K-757R; KM-Y-428; WS-1110. Variety with three grass blades. Struck to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow (Guizhou) Provincial Highway, and reportedly featuring Governor Zhou Xicheng's personal automobile. Between the two versions of the ever-popular automotive crown, this is by far the SCARCER. The details designation emanates from a likely spot removal on the reverse, but the color reappearing is quite enchanting, with the level of handling at a minimum and the strike and details fairly bold. Estimate: $15000 - $30000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40049 Price realized: 24,000 USD (Approx. 22,584 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Kansu. Dollar, Year 17 (1928). Lanchow Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-618; K-760; KM-Y-410; WS-0720. A VERY RARE and eminently desired type, this piece--featuring a frontal portrait of Sun Yat-sen similar to the "Mausoleum" Dollar--displays the emblem of the Kuomintang upon the reverse, and is so difficult to acquire that fantasies of it are hotly contested as well. For the connoisseur seeking the original, authentic product, and one that has experienced only light wear and minor cleaning, the present specimen will absolutely meet such demands. Pleasingly toned and a stately overall rendition of type. To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click here. From the Nine Dragons Collection. Estimate: $30000 - $50000 |  |
Match 5:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40023 Price realized: 220,000 USD (Approx. 207,020 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1903). Fengtien Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-64. L&M-482; K-251; KM-Y-92; WS-0597. Variety with correct Manchu script. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just a single specimen, this wholly resounding near-Gem glistens with an incredible argent nature. So frosted is its breathtaking appearance that one is reminded of the coldness during the depths of the most freezing of winters, only to be instantly thawed by its thermonuclear eye appeal abounding throughout. Featuring the correct orientation of the Manchu script, this sharply struck and expertly preserved Dollar will undoubtedly serve as a capstone and crowning achievement for any collection dedicated to Fengtien, or provincial issues more broadly. An EXTREMELY RARE opportunity that simply cannot be missed and, given the astounding appearance, is impossible to overlook. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here. From the KL Collection. Estimate: $100000 - $200000 |  |
