(c. 1912) Token CL-SCM.43 Cu PE, BN MS(PCGS#594222)
(c. 1912) Token CL-SCM.43 Cu PE, BN MS (PCGS#594222)
April 2018 Hong Kong World Coins Auction
- Auctioneer
- Stack's Bowers
- Lot Number
- 40263
- Grade
- AU55BN
- Price
- 1,320
- Lot Description
- CHINA. Szechuan. 5 Cent Horse Gaming Token, ND (ca. 1912). PCGS AU-55 BN Secure Holder. Duan-2281(2011 edition); Duan-3619(2005 edition). Struck in copper. Obverse: prancing horse; Reverse: spray of orchids. Small planchet defect on reverse mentioned for accuracy. Well struck with lovely milk chocolate patina highlighted with mocha atop of the devices and just a hint of blue sheen when tilted in the light. Estimate: $300 - $500. Provenance: From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Ex: R. B. White. PCGS #594222. PCGS AU-55 BN Secure Holder. Click here for certification details from PCGS. 四川"馬蘭錢"五文。 紅銅製。正面是躍馬，背面是蘭花。背面坯模有細微瑕疵。鑄打不俗，巧克力色表面，圖文高鑄處呈茶色，在燈光下更透出誘人藍色光澤。