(1918) 15-52 5 Sho Y-18.1 MS(PCGS#712682)

September 2021 Hong Kong Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

23318

Grade

VF35

Price

1,560

Lot Description

CHINA. Tibet. 5 Sho, BE 15-52 (1918). PCGS VF-35. cf. L&M-656A; KM-Y-18.1; WS-0301. Variety with "over looking" lion. A SCARCE type, this moderately handled yet nevertheless wholesome and pleasing piece presents an attractive gunmetal gray tone throughout. For completeness, a hint of central striking weakness is noted on the lotus. Estimate: $600 - $900. 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. 西藏獅圖伍錢銀幣。 居高臨下的獅子。珍罕版別，有經手痕跡但品相完好。槍灰色包漿覆蓋。蓮花有輕微中央弱打，特此説明。