| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43021 Price realized: 1,500 USD (Approx. 1,412 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "National Prosperity and Longevity" 1-1/2 Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. NGC MS-62. KM-421; Sch-351c. Charming and attractive, this handsome minor coin displays a pleasing light gray coloration with sunset hues amongst the devices adding a bit of contrast. The devices are bold and well-formed with relatively smooth satiny surfaces adding to its pleasing appearance. Estimate: $1500 - $2500 |  |
Match 1:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43016 Price realized: Withdrawn | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "Song Long" 5 Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. NGC MS-63. KM-437; Sch-347.3. A gorgeous Choice example of this SCARCE 5 Tien struck on a broad planchet. The artistic obverse design depicts a pair of twin dragons soaring up through the clouds towards a fiery sun. Exquisitely well-struck and virtually unhandled, it projects an enchanting lustrous glow beneath its rustic gray surfaces. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
Match 2:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43020 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "Sun and Moon" 2 Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. PCGS MS-61. KM-424; Sch-355. Weight: 7.60 gms. A melange of slate gray and subtle amber tone highlights this charming Mint State example, with some hints of brilliance emanating from below. RARE in Mint State, and from a series that continues to add collectors due to the many fanciful designs and wide breath of varieties. Estimate: $10000 - $8500 |  |
Match 3:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43014 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "Four Perfections" 4 Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. PCGS MS-62. KM-450; Sch-Unlisted. Weight: 15.32 gms. Rendering a sensory treat to the eyes, this impressive and superb specimen can boast incredibly well applied details and limited evidence of marking. Mint luster is retained, with dazzling amber color further accentuating the specimen. A piece that is assuredly near the pinnacle of Annam pieces in terms of attractivity, we foresee no shortage of competitive bidders seeking to add this example to their collections. Estimate: $8500 - $10000 |  |
Match 4:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43013 Price realized: 18,000 USD (Approx. 16,938 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ANNAM. "Five Bats" 5 Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. PCGS MS-62. KM-457.1; Sch-359; Thierry-V263/V264 (gold); Thierry Supplement-Unlisted; T.Z.S.L.-pg. 292 # 100; Dav-133. Weight:18.20 gms. Variety with clouds surrounding the top two bats. Obverse: "Ngu Phuc", two bats in clouds above and three bats in clouds below; Reverse: "Tu Duc Thong Bao". An exceptional Mint State representative, this stunning auspicious 5 Tien delivers crisply applied details, with strong luster and touches of deep and alluring toning throughout. A piece that will doubtlessly capture the attention of many, as examples of this type are amongst the most consistently demanded issues from Annam. The symbolism and inscription on this type represents a clever play on words where the word "Phuc" meaning happiness has a similar sound to the animal depicted, the bats. In Chinese culture the word for bat is "Fu" and is pronounced the same was as the word for good fortune. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
Match 5:
| 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 |  |
