(1916) $1 LM-942 K-663 MS(PCGS#168055)

October 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

51185

Grade

MS64+

Price

90,000

Lot Description

Dazzlingly Argent "Flying Dragon" Imperial Dollar (t) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. Hung-hsien (Hongxian [Yuan Shih-kai]). PCGS MS-64+. L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge and no signature. Emanating from the extremely brief period in which Yuan Shih-kai attempted to reestablish an empire with himself styled as the Hung-hsien emperor, this remarkably enchanting specimen resides at the cusp of Gem status through its ample employment of mint luster in the fields and exacting strike to the devices. Furthering its cause that much more is a soft tone that breaks up the otherwise blast white nature, allowing some character to aid in defining its look. Overall, a piece that is SCARCELYencountered so captivating and satisfying. Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. 銀光通透飛龍壹圓 袁世凱像中華帝國洪憲紀元壹圓銀幣。飛龍。天津造幣廠。 齒邊，無簽名。袁世凱試圖復闢帝制並自立為洪憲帝，但不久後便被打消主意。此版發行於該段短暫時間。接近完美品相，底板光澤充沛，圖文鑄打精準。銀白幣面上有柔和的包漿點綴，別具特色。如此迷人品相實屬珍罕。