(1914) P$1 LM-859 K-642a L. GIORGI SP(PCGS#167948)

October 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

51178

Grade

SP65+

Price

312,000

Lot Description

A Stunning Gem Specimen Pattern Dollar CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern, ND (1914). Tientsin Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-65+. L&M-859; K-642a; KM-Pn28; Hsu-15; Wenchao-856 (rarity: ★★★). Variety with "L. GIORGI" signature. Impressing the eyes and implanting a sense of wonderment into the soul, this pattern is nothing short of indescribable. Signed by the famed Italian engraver, this Gem was clearly specially struck, with the specimen surfaces giving a cameo pop and flash. The deeply mirrored fields are contrasted by a sharp display of rich frosting on the devices. Some, very minimal, marking is seen in the fields, though this wispiness is easy to miss. A touch of burnt orange toning hugs the reverse periphery between 9 and 11 o'clock. A type that scarcely survives as nice, and we expect much spirited competition to be the winning bidder on this impressive lot. Estimate: $150,000 - $300,000. 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] 頂尖壹圓銀樣幣 袁世凱像共和紀念幣壹圓銀樣幣。 意大利著名雕刻師L.GIORGI簽字版。誘人俊美，光彩奪目。鑄工超群，銀光閃爍，浮雕感十足。底板光澤如鏡，與霜面圖文交織出唯美的對比。底板雖見微乎其微的留痕，但毫不顯眼。反面環形9點至11點鐘的位置可見艷麗的橘色包漿圍繞，不可多得的存世佳作，令人目不轉睛，定讓集藏增光添彩。