(1928)十七 $1 LM-609 Auto 2 Leaves MS(PCGS#115780)

May 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

51080

等级

XF40

价格

489,022

详细说明

Tantalizingly Original "Auto" Dollar from Kweichow (t) CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). NGC EF-40. L&M-609; K-757; KM-Y-428; WS-1109. Variety with two grass blades. This always popular type was struck to commemorate the completion of Kweichow Provincial Highway which, according to Kann, was the first motor car road in the province. Allegedly featuring the personal vehicle of Governor Chow Hsi-chien (Zhou Xicheng), this piece has passed into numismatic lore on account of the unique design. This example of one of the most demanded types in the entire history of Chinese numismatics presents itself well, surpassing most examples that usually are either well handled or have problems. This piece has seen circulation, though it is not excessive or defacing, with some mint luster even remaining in the most protected of areas. Patches of toning are present, though somewhat inconsistently, on the surface. A sharp example that is bound to encourage spiriting bidding and much attraction for any lover of Chinese RARITIES. Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000. Click here for certification details from NGC. 誘人原廠狀態貴州汽車幣 民國十七年貴州省政府造壹圓銀幣。汽車幣。 兩葉草。歷久不衰的版別，貴州省公路開通紀念，據耿愛德所説是該省第一條汽車道路。傳言以周西成私人座駕為設計，因較獨特而在錢幣界聲名大噪。中國錢幣史上永垂不朽的一枚，遠優於常見款，通常均有經手痕跡或是瑕疵。底板中原光猶存，銳利打鑄，幣面見包漿，但些許不均。定必引來鐘情中國珍品的藏家熱切關注。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $27.75 / maximum $538.40). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.