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

September 2021 Hong Kong Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

21332

Grade

MS64

Price

81,000

Lot Description

Alluring Near-Gem "Flying Dragon" Dollar (t) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. NGC 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. Quite majestic and beautiful, this delightful near-Gem "flying dragon" Dollar celebrates the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as the Hung Hsien Emperor--a title which would sadly be rather short-lived. Beautiful russet-gray toning combines with some enticing underlying brilliance, ultimately yielding captivating eye appeal. Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000. Click here for certification details from NGC. 誘人近完美品相"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。令人愉悅的"飛龍"版別，雄偉而華麗，慶祝袁世凱洪憲登基，惟其在位時期甚短。美麗的赤褐色調與誘人光澤相融，大放異彩。