(1899)25 5C LM-458 MS(PCGS#146940)

September 2021 Hong Kong Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

22053

Grade

MS64

Price

24,000

Lot Description

Near-Gem Minor from Pre-20th Century Chihli (t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), Year 25 (1899). PCGS MS-64. L&M-458; K-200; KM-Y-69; WS-0628. Stunning and seemingly never seen quality in an early dragon minor, this entrancing near-Gem offers incredible luster and wholesome charm, all while also sporting a steely gray tone and hints of golden-olive. Quality that is not likely to be found again anytime soon. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000. 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] 近寶石級二十五年北洋造三分六釐 北洋二十五年造光緒元寶三分六釐銀幣。 令人驚嘆且似是從未見過的品相，迷人的近GEM之作，光澤瑰麗,魅力非凡，同時具有鋼鐵般的灰色調和淡淡的金橄欖色。 千載難逢的機會。