(1904)三十 Tael LM-180 K-933 Sml Chars MS(PCGS#115698)

May 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

51031

等级

AU58

价格

1,100,301

详细说明

Lightly Toned Near-Mint Tael from Hupeh (t) CHINA. Hupeh. Tael, Year 30 (1904). Hupeh Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC AU-58. L&M-180; K-933; KM-Y-128.2; WS-0878. Small characters variety. A desirable type, the present example is highly lustrous and coated with some light golden toning throughout. Some subtle contact is seen on the surfaces, though this is neither pervasive nor distracting. Very little evidence of rub on the high elements is noticed, giving this example the appearance of a Mint State piece. The immense popularity of the type should ensure that it is quite likely to be fiercely contested for and highly desired in such condition. 648,000 Hupeh Taels were originally minted, inclusive of both large and small character types; however, it is unknown exactly how many of each were struck. This Tael was introduced as part of a projected coinage reform based upon the traditional Chinese weight standard rather than the Dollar system. In the initial proposal to produce these coins, it was also suggested to produce smaller denominations in the values of 1, 2, and 5 Mace. However, no such pieces have surfaced (even in pattern form), and it is unlikely they were ever produced. The general populace found it complicated to convert two distinctly different coinage systems, especially when making change. Estimate: $50,000 - $75,000. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com Click hereto see Coins in Motion.[“Coins] 輕微包漿近原廠狀態湖北壹兩 湖北省造雙龍一兩小字。 "小字版。倍受歡迎的版別。光彩亮麗，帶淺金黃色包漿，幣面隱約有輕微痕跡，但瑕不掩瑜。高鑄處有些許擦痕，整體品相精美，定引發藏家激烈競投。 湖北一兩是按照中國傳統計重單位的銀兩制度進行，而非以圓為單位。原來計劃中亦打算生產有五錢、二錢及一錢等面值。然而該批錢幣並未面世，就連連樣幣形式也不得見，應是從來未曾投入製作。在實際使用時，民眾發現兩種制度間的兌換十分複雜，尤其是在找零錢的時候。" (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.