Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
Lot number: 42011 Price realized: 6,000 USD (Approx. 5,646 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: (t) CHINA. Ming Dynasty. Zhili. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1621-27). Miyun Mint. Emperor Xi Zong (Tian Qi). Graded 80 by Hua Xia Coin Grading Company. Hartill-20.231; FD-2022. Weight: 34.0 gms. Obverse: "天啟通寶"; Reverse: "密十一两". Vastly superior than normally encountered, this handsome example displays rich brassy parina with areas of lighter coloration. Minor earthen deposits are noticed in the protected areas lending to its originality and pleasing appearance. A difficult issue to obtain in this high state of preservation. Estimate: $7000 - $10000 |