(1898)二十四 $1 LM-471 Narrow M, Pt 一 MS(PCGS#163436)

December 2021 Hong Kong Collectors Choice Online Auction World Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

41062

Grade

AU58

Price

56,400

Lot Description

CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Fengtien Arsenal Mint. PCGS AU-58. L&M-471; K-244b; KM-Y-87; WS-0583. Variety with narrow-mouthed dragon and pointed "one" character. Featuring the highly characteristic dragon design from Fengtien, this exceptionally enticing example barely exhibits any signs of handling or wear, with a great deal of original brilliance and luster remaining in the fields. Meanwhile, the palette of the dragon side is rather charming, offering a melange of cobalt and deep burgundy. The characters side instead presents some softer hues, with the steely gray tones delicately dancing with areas of golden-olive. Altogether, an enchanting and wonderfully wholesome example of the type. Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000. Provenance: Ex: Lester Merkin (12/1973) Lot # 233. 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. 光緒二十四年奉天機器局造壹圓銀幣。 窄嘴龍，尖"一"版別。極具特色的龍圖設計，無可見經手或磨損痕跡，原光充盈，底板餘光亮麗。龍面色澤誘人，鈷藍色和勃艮第酒紅色交融。字面包漿較柔和，鋼灰和金橄欖綠色映襯得宜，趣味無窮，美不勝收。