| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41011 Price realized: 650 USD (Approx. 612 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Chekiang. Chekiang. Brass 10 Cash, ND (1906). Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Scratch, VF Details. CL-ZJ.52; Woodward-169. VERY RARE as a mule, this example presents pleasing olive-hued surfaces that possess attractive blue iridescence. The aforementioned scratch is quite thin and hard to see without magnification, however it runs from the rim around 12 o'clock on the reverse in a leftward diagonal direction. Estimate: $1000 - $1500 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41145 Price realized: 1,800 USD (Approx. 1,694 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kiangsu-Chingkiang. Mint Error -- Mule with Two Characters Side Dies -- 10 Cash, ND (1906). Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Gouged, EF Details. cf. KM-Y-10d; cf. CL-TK.22/CL-TK.23. A dramatic mint error struck using two reverse dies, this fantastic piece belongs to a category of supreme singularity and desirability within the Republic series of Chinese copper coinage. The first we have seen offered of this particular pairing, this piece offers smooth chocolate-brown surfaces with light glossiness in the fields. A shallow gouge in the center of one side accounts for the assigned grade, but in the face of its sheer RARITY does little to diminish the overall appeal. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41250 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 659 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Szechuan. Copper 20 Cash Pattern, ND (1903-05). Uncertain Mint, likely in Germany. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Damage, VF Details. CL-SC.77A; KM-Y-230.3; CCC-392. Variety with trident flame below "ZE". An EXTREMELY RARE pattern issue that was likely struck in Germany, despite this example displaying moderate wear and some damage to the surfaces, it nevertheless offers a chance for a type no doubt seldom seen. Estimate: $700 - $1000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 41084 Price realized: 1,800 USD (Approx. 1,694 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Hunan. Mint Error -- Mule with Two Characters Side Dies -- 10 Cash, CD (1906). Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-30. cf. KM-Y-10h. An extraordinary RARITY within the Chinese Imperial series of copper coinage, this sensational mule striking features a combination of two character-side dies. This example is the first we have seen to use this particular set of dies, and offers walnut-brown problem-free surfaces, and as such should generate great enthusiasm among collectors of these rare pieces. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > December 2023 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 7 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 30329 Price realized: 1,500 USD (Approx. 1,390 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Szechuan. "7 Mace 3 Candareens (Dollar)", ND (1901-08). Chengdu Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, VF Details. L&M-346; K-143R; KM-Y-238.3; WS-0731. A VERY RARE variety with "3 CANDAREENS", an incorrect denomination engraved in error, this specimen does exhibit some noted cleaning and wear from a period spent in circulation, but otherwise offers an enchanting canvas for a type that simply cannot be missed. The error is quite obvious and clear, and this specimen should no doubt have a long list of those seeking to it add to their collection. It should also be noted that the overall level of wear across the higher points would appear to be a bit less apparent than the designation would lead one to believe. Estimate: $1000 - $2000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53295 Price realized: 14,000 USD (Approx. 12,767 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, VF Details; Countermark: EF Details. KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-3-III. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837 (By Decree of 1 February 1836). Countermark: Type VI, crowned Y.II. within circle. Applied to the obverse and reverse of a 1829-Zs AO Mexico Republic 8 Reales (KM-377.13). This EXTREMELY RARE issue seldom appears on the market with few known examples, we have only about 15 instances of this occurring during the countermarking action for all countermarks and host types. The countermark on the obverse is deeply applied and bold while the countermark on the reverse has been nearly obliterated. Only a thin crescent of the initial countermark remains with the left foot of the "Y" poking out on right near eagles tail. The surfaces exhibit signs of handling consisting for the grade with even wear displaying an attractive rich gray patina. Close inspection of the reverse reveals a small "x" accounting for the details designation, long since toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcoming a highly interesting example from this complex series that is sure to excite many advanced collectors. Commonly referred to as a "double countermark", this categorization is overly simplified and fails to explain the reason how this could have occurred. Per the original decree of 2 October 1832, the stamps were to be applied to the obverse of all coins submitted to the countermarking office. Occasionally, examples can be found with a single countermark on the wrong side of the host and for all intents and purposes is an error in the countermarking process. Exceptions to this are the Chile "Volcano" Pesos and Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 Reales where distinguishing the obverse from the reverse was not straight forward and appear bearing a single countermark on either side. The survivors that were first countermarked on the reverse and subsequently flipped over and struck again on the obverse are examples of correcting said error. This is particularly important indicating that the error was caught immediately and corrected with the same countermark. The stamps used on corrected examples can be linked to single countermarked and perforated pieces and are significant to the series. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
