| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43007 Price realized: 1,100 USD (Approx. 1,035 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "National Confidence" 5 Tien, ND (1841-47). Thieu Tri. PCGS Genuine--Damage, EF Details. KM-283; Sch-247. Weight: 17.95 gms. Despite its damaged and somewhat rough nature, this example is nevertheless quite difficult and RARE. As such, this allows for an important opportunity at a more favorable price than usual. Estimate: $1000 - $2000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43005 Price realized: 2,200 USD (Approx. 2,070 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. 7 Tien, ND (1841-47). Thieu Tri. PCGS Genuine--Edge Repaired, AU Details. KM-288; Sch-238. Weight: 26.52 gms. While unfortunately handled and showing evidence of repair work on the edge, this handsome and most impressive representative delivers good eye appeal, with strong details and is quite a presentable representative. Estimate: $1000 - $2000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43006 Price realized: 12,000 USD (Approx. 11,292 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "National Confidence" 5 Tien, ND (1841-47). Thieu Tri. PCGS MS-62. KM-283; Sch-247; Thierry-V170/V171 (gold); Thierry Supplement-Unlisted; T.Z.S.L.-pg. 285 # 73; Dav-119. Obverse: Facing dragon amongst clouds; Reverse: "Thieu Tri Thong Bao Trieu Dan Lai Chi". The second finest certified of the type on either the NGC or PCGS population reports with only one finer (PCGS MS 64). This highly attractive and beautifully preserved example displays lovely rich cabinet patina with much remaining luster in the protected areas on a nicely produced planchet. The surfaces are smooth displaying a pleasing mottled gray coloration with a slight iridescent sheen featuring more pronounced sunset hues amongst the devices that complements the facing dragon. Clearly this example sat for a prolonged period of time undisturbed and was given great care producing an appearance that is sure to catch the attention of many collectors. The inscription, translated as "The whole nation will be confident", on this type was borrowed from a chapter in the "Tho Kinh", a manuscript of penal laws of the Prince of Lu. This appears to follow the teachings of Confucius who believed in a well-ordered society tied to tradition and the past, but also valued academia and held the view that the country resembled a large family guided by a righteous and just ruler. Confucius believed that the ideal ruler governed by compassion, not force, and would avoid war while tending to the needs of the less fortunate. Though a ruler who failed to set a good example for his subjects, their reign would end in disaster. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43023 Price realized: 6,000 USD (Approx. 5,646 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) ANNAM. Gold 5 Tien, ND (1916-25). Khai Dinh. PCGS Genuine--Holed, EF Details. cf. KM-X-M5.1 (in silver). Weight: 17.85 gms. An EXTREMELY RARE gold striking of the 5 Tien denomination; in our searches of public auction records we are able to find only one other example, which was struck with the same dies and sold in in Hess-Divo auction in 2001. Both examples feature holes at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions, likely a remnant of their usage in jewelry. The manufacture is slightly crude, as typical for these medallic Tien issues, but ample detail is evident despite the moderate wear. An elusive opportunity for the collector of rare Annam types. Estimate: $2000 - $3000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43008 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "Dragon and Phoenix" 5 Tien, ND (1841-47). Thieu Tri. NGC MS-65. KM-282; Sch-243; Thierry-Unlisted; Thierry Supplement-Unlisted; T.Z.S.L.-pg.283 # 58; Dav-117. Weight: 19.08 gms. Obverse: "Thieu Tri", flanked by dragon right and phoenix left; Reverse: "Phan Long Lan Phu Phung Duc". The SINGLE FINEST example certified by either NGC or PCGS. The absolute pinnacle for a type which is VERY RARE in any grade, this Gem is a breathtaking survivor. The level of preservation allows unrivalled clarity for the coin's intricate, artistic details. Elegant charcoal tone gives the piece antique charm but still allows abundant luster to radiate throughout the fields. A great opportunity for collectors at the highest level, and undeniably among the jewels of the entire Annamese series. This type invokes loyalty and duty with its symbolism and inscription translated as "To rely on the protection of the sovereign in order to reach a high rank". The iconic dragon representing the emperor and is a symbol of prosperity and power of the nation while the mythological Phoenix represents grace, nobility, virtue and pride. Estimate: $42000 - $50000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 42145 Price realized: 2,200 USD (Approx. 2,070 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1912). Nanking Mint. PCGS Genuine--Tooled, EF Details. L&M-48A; K-600B; KM-Y-318.1; cf. WS-0158 (for regular issue; dot variant not recognized, though the plated example for the type features the dot). High five-pointed stars variety, with dot below ear. A rather RARE "Memento" Dollar variant. The unusual "dot" just below Sun Yat-sen's ear and behind his jaw is quite visible on this example despite some moderate wear. The noted tooling appears across the obverse fields, though this drawback is subdued somewhat by the coin's deep cabinet tone. An intriguing and well-provenanced piece that is likely to attract interest. Ex: Irving Goodman Collection. Ex: Superior Galleries; 06/1991, Lot # 850 (with ticket). Estimate: $1500 - $2500 |  |
