(1905)乙巳 50C LM-558 MS(PCGS#166509)

(1905)乙巳 50C LM-558 MS (PCGS#166509)

October 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

Lot Description: Lustrous and Engagingly Argent Kirin 50 Cents (t) CHINA. Kirin. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), CD (1905). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63. L&M-558; K-520; KM-Y-182A.1; WS-0500. Variety with crossed rosettes, "xing"-style "kuang," and within dot in Manchu script. A tremendously engaging example of this elusive provincial minor, displaying a rich wash of brilliant mint luster and a strike that is bold for the type. A faint wisp of almond toning rings the lower periphery, adding a touch of character to the surfaces. Avoiding all of the common problems that plague the series, this Kirin piece is ensured to be a prized representative in the next collection it enters. Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000. 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. 銀光奪目吉林三錢六分乙巳吉林省造光緒元寶三錢六分銀幣。十字花，楷"光"，滿文無點。少見的版別，原光豐沛，鑄打深峻。下方邊緣可見幾抹的杏仁色包漿，更添特色。無該系列中的常見瑕疵。能為集藏添彩的一枚。