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

December 2021 Hong Kong Collectors Choice Online Auction World Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

42210

Grade

MS64+

Price

144,000

Lot Description

CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. PCGS MS-64+. L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. This RARE imperial commemorative honoring the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung-Hsien Emperor displays a robustness of strike that gives sharp details, magnificent lustrous fields that are easy to become transfixed by, and just a hint of cobalt and magenta tone on the rims. A masterwork, this near-Gem specimen is sure to reach high figures when it crosses the auction block. Estimate: $70,000 - $100,000. 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. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins] 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，可見右翼橫臥。罕見。紀念袁世凱登基為洪憲帝。鑄打深峻有力，細節纖毫畢現，邊緣有些許鈷藍及品紅色包漿。鬼斧神工之作，近 Gem 品相，定能引來藏家一擲千金。