| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40086 Price realized: 50,000 USD (Approx. 47,050 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kwangtung. "Five Goats" Copper Cent Pattern, Year 25 (1936). Kwangtung Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Brown. CL-KT.28; KM-Pn28; CCC-18. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just a single example, a SPECIMEN-64+ that emanated from the Q. David Bowers/R. B. White Collection, and which realized a total of $48,000 in our April 2018 Hong Kong auction (Lot # 40216), this exceptional RARITY presents an even brown hue across its surfaces, with great lustrous brilliance abounding throughout. The obverse depicts five rather well fed goats grazing among a mountainous pass, while an elegant circular maeander border encompasses the serene scene. Meanwhile, the reverse is more simplistic in design and iconography, merely offering a stalk of rice and with the Wuyang diagram (representing the Kwangtung regime) surrounding the central hole. This enchanting emission was issued under the auspices of Governor Chen Chi-t'ang (Chen Jitang), though it never reached full production, as Chen was forced to resign his post and fled to Hong Kong in July 1936 after his biggest supporter, Hu Han-min, passed away a few months prior. Chen became governor in 1931 and was fondly called the "Celestial King of the South." Despite being forced out of his position, he was very well liked and made enormous contributions to the development of his province. He was instrumental in modernizing the cities, and also oversaw the establishment of modern public school systems, including prestigious colleges and universities like Sun Yat-sen University. The people of his province referred to this period as the "Golden Age of Kwangtung." Estimate: $40000 - $60000 |  |
Match 1:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40163 Price realized: 140,000 USD (Approx. 131,740 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern, ND (1914). Tientsin Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64. L&M-859; K-642A; KM-Pn28; Hsu-15; Wenchao-856 (rarity: ★★★). Variety with "L. GIORGI" signature. Undoubtedly one of the titans of the early Republican series, this pattern departs from the regular issue with its addition of the artist's signature above the left epaulette of Yuan Shih-kai. Styled in military regalia and with a plumed shako on the top of his head, this design is a stark departure from the abundance of side-profile coinage issued contemporaneously with his effigy. In the case of this near-Gem specimen, the stately iconography is elevated even more through the advanced level of preservation and stunning craftsmanship. EXTREMELY RARE this lofty, it displays a very subtle almond-burgundy tone, with some splashes of champagne added in as well. Exceptionally lustrous and radiant, and an offering that should generate shockwaves among those connoisseurs seeking such an elite exemplar. To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click here. From the Nine Dragons Collection. Estimate: $150000 - $250000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53029 Price realized: 1,600 USD (Approx. 1,459 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CANADA. 25 Cents, 1936. Ottawa Mint. George V. PCGS MS-66+. KM-24A. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just a single example, this absolute stunner features an entrancing autumnal nature to the vibrant toning, with a finger print upon the obverse likely being the only aspect that prevents an even higher and loftier designation. Estimate: $700 - $1000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40064 Price realized: 6,000 USD (Approx. 5,646 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Kiangsi. 10 Cash, ND (1902). Nanchang Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-35. CL-KSI.16; KM-Y-154; CCC-284. Variety with small top characters. Doubled die obverse. Featuring the flying dragon, a vastly different dragon type than the rest of the province's output for the denomination, this evenly circulated brown-brick red example remains charmingly without issue. Some darker hues elevate the characters and design elements, while some doubling in noted upon the dragon side. The last example of this VERY RARE type that we offered was the Q. David Bowers/R. B. White specimen, a PCGS EF-45 with same (unnoted) doubling on the dragon side, realizing a total of $13,200 in our August 2018 Hong Kong auction (Lot # 40179). Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
Match 4:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40006 Price realized: 30,000 USD (Approx. 28,230 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Chekiang. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1898-99). Hangchow Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Chopmark, EF Details. L&M-282; K-119; KM-Y-55; WS-1019. Undoubtedly one of the iconic and classic RARITIES among the vintage Chinese series, and especially among the provincial "dragon Dollars," this tremendous offering represents a chance nearly as elusive as its status, as a search of Coin Archives reveals that just five other distinct examples can be found as selling over the past decade-plus. Almost always exhibiting an issue or two, the excessively difficult nature in acquiring an example allows one to easily discount such aspects. As such, the chopmarks observed on the present specimen wholly fall into that mindset. Assuredly, this Dollar spent some time in circulation, given its "battle scars of commerce." The level of handling, however, is fairly minimal, with some enchanting iridescence present as well. Overall, a specimen that will generate wondrous fanfare and will absolutely deliver an impressive result. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here. From the KL Collection. Estimate: $50000 - $100000 |  |
Match 5:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40115 Price realized: 15,500 USD (Approx. 14,586 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Yunnan. Tael, ND (1943-44). Hanoi Mint. PCGS MS-64. L&M-433; K-940; KM-A2A; WS-0702; Lec-324. Exceptionally more attractive and alluring than is generally encountered for the type, this dazzling near-Gem is essentially blast white and free from toning, with exquisite sharpness of detail, radiant luster, and seemingly a liquimetal nature to the fields. For the connoisseur seeking one of the best of the type, the present specimen should undoubtedly generate immense interest and enthusiasm. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just four examples, and a true RARITY at such an elite level of preservation. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
