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

May 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

51171

Grade

MS67

Price

840,000

Lot Description

Stunningly Majestic Hung-hsien "Flying Dragon" Dollar CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. Hung-hsien (Hongxian [Yuan Shih-kai]). PCGS MS-67. L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge and no signature. This wonderful example of the RAREimperial commemorative resolutely renders the fantastically designed elements on the lustrous and toned flan. The subtle color is of a slight olive-sanguine hue, with much brilliance shining through. Not surprisingly, this piece is just short of cresting the summit of finest known. Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000. Provenance: From the Kairos Collection. To view all items from the Kairos Collection, click here. 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. 雄偉壯觀袁世凱洪憲飛龍壹圓 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。罕見，細節精美，有包漿，光彩亮麗。柔和的亮橄欖色澤，光澤閃爍。毫無疑問，此枚是此版中登峰造極的一枚。