(1890-1908) P Cash CCC-779 DUAN-2235 SP(PCGS#514249)

April 2021 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

53316

等级

SP62

价格

36,187

详细说明

(t) CHINA. Kwangtung. Brass Cash Pattern, ND (ca. 1890-1908). PCGS SPECIMEN-62 Gold Shield. CCC-779; Duan-2235. This interesting and perplexing issue is certain to grab the attention of the specialist looking to advance their collection by acquiring rare and unusual numismatics treasures. The obverse features the standard design with the formula for the Emperor's name while the reverse is what really sets it apart from other issues. The Manchu script on the reverse is somewhat barbarous done by an inexperienced and unfamiliar hand that succeeded in engraving a nonsensical version of "Guwang". Two dots are also noticed on the reverse, a feature not normally associated with square hole Cash. The surfaces are quite lovely displaying attractive mottled light golden brown brassy tone with areas of richer coloration and a slight iridescent sheen that pops out when tilted in the light offering much reflectivity. A neat and seldom encountered issue destined for an advanced collection of Chinese numismatics. Although displaying the same grade on the holder as the one we sold in October (SBP HK, lot 42297), the present example is much more pleasing to the eye. An interesting pattern whose exact origin is unknown. It was certainly not manufactured in China but most likely produced in Europe. The fact that this elusive issue is not listed in many of the reference material is suggestive of limited production. Though stylistically a much different product than the Paris mint patterns (CCC-777), where the characters are larger and more bubbly, this issue also differs from the patterns produced by the Heaton mint in Birmingham (first Kwangtung dragon issues). Due to the lack of contemporary documentation, there is no solid evidence as to the place of manufacture. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. 廣東省造光緒通寶一文黃銅樣幣。 趣味盎然的版別，定能引來專家關注。將此稀少瑰寶納入囊中的良機。正面為標準設計，鑄有帝號。反面則不同尋常。反面滿文較粗獷，出自青澀之手，刻出不成形的"廣"字。還有兩個方孔錢上少見的圓點。幣面有淺金棕黃銅色點狀包漿，部分位置色澤更深。燈光下轉動可見虹彩，百看不厭。精美的稀有版別，必能獲得資深中國錢幣藏家青睞。儘管於十月香港拍賣中有一枚同分 (編號 42297)，但此品相遠勝該枚。出處不明的樣幣，別緻有趣。定非鑄於中國，或是於歐洲製造。許多參考書籍中都未有收錄此版，側面説明其鑄額之少。此枚與巴黎造幣厰出產的樣幣 (CCC-777) 風格多有不同，巴黎鑄品字體較大及圓鼓。其與伯明翰喜敦造幣厰的樣幣版式(初版廣東龍銀)亦大相徑庭。由於缺乏文獻，其出處的實質證據從缺。