| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43009 Price realized: 3,100 USD (Approx. 2,917 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "National Confidence" 1/4 Lang (2-1/2 Tien), ND (1841-47). Thieu Tri. NGC MS-61. KM-271; Sch-249. Tied for second finest certified of the type with one other example on the NGC population report, only three finer (MS 63[3]). This charming example exhibits a pleasing appearance with boldly struck devices and light attractive mottled patina. Wholesome with a good look, this lovely survivor offers good eye appeal with much originality. Estimate: $1500 - $2500 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43011 Price realized: 2,300 USD (Approx. 2,164 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "Cosmic Evolution" Tien, ND (1841-47). Thieu Tri. PCGS MS-61. KM-256; Sch-250. Tied for third finest certified of the type with one other example on the PCGS population report, only two finer (MS 62[1] and MS 63[1]). Boldly struck with rich mottled patina, this nicely preserved example offers a pleasing appearance with much originality. Estimate: $1000 - $1500 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43010 Price realized: 3,400 USD (Approx. 3,199 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "Sun and Moon" Tien, ND (1841-47). Thieu Tri. NGC MS-62. KM-257.2; Sch-262. Tied for finest certified of the type with one other example on the NGC population report. Featuring a design with the sun, moon, five planets known at the time, and clouds. This handsome little silver coin offers boldly struck devices with lustrous satiny surfaces. The fields offers a pleasing mottled gray patina with richer coloration amongst the devices. Wholesome and attractive, this lovely minor coin exhibits good eye appeal with much originality. Estimate: $1500 - $2500 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43017 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "National Confidence" 1/4 Lang (2-1/2 Tien), ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. NGC MS-64. KM-430; Sch-350.3. Weight: 9.53 gms. The finest of just five seen at NGC for the type, this entrancing specimen yields clearly incised and struck characters, an alluring depiction of the dragon, graphite gray surfaces, and some abounding brilliance evident in the fields. Augmenting its stunning nature that much more are some golden hints closer to the peripheries, tying together its resounding beauty. Estimate: $6000 - $8000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43018 Price realized: 4,100 USD (Approx. 3,858 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "National Confidence" 1/4 Lang (2-1/2 Tien), ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. PCGS MS-63. KM-428; Sch-350.1. Variety with square faced dragon. An exceptional piece, and tied with two other examples for the finest certified on the PCGS population report, the present specimen displays bold details and a general sharpness that is RARE for the type. Soft pastel toning graces the surfaces, adding to the complex character of the type. A chance to acquire an incredibly popular type that is perched at the top of the population report. Estimate: $2000 - $4000 |  |
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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 |  |
