(1900) 4 P20 Won Brass Pattern SP(PCGS#898190)

May 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

56120

等级

AU Details

价格

1,059,549

详细说明

Stunningly Rare Pattern in Brass KOREA. Brass 20 Won Pattern, Year 4 (1900). Osaka Mint. Kojong (as Emperor). PCGS SPECIMEN Genuine--Environmental Damage, AU Details. KM-Pn32; cf. Jacobs/Vermeule-AC1 (different date). Of the UTMOST RARITY and importance, this incredible example from the exceedingly popular "Russian" pattern type provides a compelling story that is unlike any other coin. This date is unlisted in Jacobs and Vermeule, though they do list a year 6 (1902) of the same type, highlighting just how elusive these issues are. While traditionally ascribed to Russia as the issuer, this tradition is questionable on grounds that the central design is not an Imperial Russia eagle, but rather a Korean falcon. With the legends being identical to later Japanese puppet issues, this piece quite likely originates from Japan rather than Russia. Korea had fallen into the Japanese sphere of influence in the 1870s, though more direct Japanese rule would come in 1905, and a full annexation in 1910. It was during the turn of the 20th century that Japan likely introduced these patterns or experimental issues as a trial coinage, with an eye on expanding more direct influence upon the Korean Peninsula. As Jacobs and Vermeule note, many examples of these trial strikes show evidence of circulation, likely indicating they were intentionally passed into the commerce stream in Korea. This example displays a nice, glossy coating to the surfaces, and very exactingly struck details. Wear is seen on the high elements of the design, with the Korean 'eagle' displaying some light rub. The environmental damage designation likely arises from the small patches of dark coloration. Despite these, this example is quite attractive, and certain to appeal to many given the incredible history of the piece. Collectors should have no problem placing very strong bids, given that they may never have another chance to acquire an example of this type and caliber for their collections. This lot also includes a collector pedigree with the following anecdote recorded. "Jess Peters checked this with Jacobs, at Champaign, who now knows there is a 4th Year. (Only Year 6 mentioned in his J+V Book on Japanese Coins.) Peters thinks it is worth about $150 (as of February 1972)[.] But as I'd been offered more than that in 1966, have decided to hang onto it a while. 23 Feb 1972". Estimate: $7,500 - $15,000. 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. 極其罕見的黃銅質樣幣 大韓光武四年二十圓黃銅質樣幣。 舉世無雙的一枚，此枚"俄羅斯"的樣幣背後蘊藏令人心璋的淵源，常列待收藏項目的前茅。此年份未被 Jacobs 和 Vermeule 收錄，僅有光武六年的同版，可見此發行存世寥若晨星。雖然傳統上公認此為俄羅斯發行，但對此亦有質疑之聲，因為中央設計並非俄羅斯帝鷹，而是韓國鶻。銘文與晚期的日本傀儡銀行發行相同，此發行很可能是來自日本而非俄國。 韓國在 1870 年代已落入日本的勢力範圍，直至 1905 年日本才開始直接管治，並在 1910 年全面吞併。在邁入 20 世紀之際，日本可能引入這些試鑄發行，策劃擴大對朝鮮半島的威勢影響。正如 Jacobs 和 Vermeule 所指，這些試鑄幣許多均有流通痕跡，顯示它們是故意被放入韓國以作商業流通之用。 此枚珍品幣面光滑，細節畢現。高鑄處有些許磨損，韓國的"鷹"圖上有輕微磨擦。環境損壞所指的憑是小塊狀的深色澤，但瑕不掩瑜，定必吸引對歷史有興趣的藏家。此枚版式稀罕，下次面世的機會遙遙無期，值得藏家一擲千金。 這件拍品還包括一張收藏家的筆記，並記錄了以下軼事。"Jess Peters 在 Champaign 與 Jacobs 確認過，僅知道有第四年。（在其 J + V 日本硬幣書籍中只提到第六年。） Peters 認為它的價值約為 150 美元（截至 1972 年 2 月）[.] 但由於我在 1966 年得到的估價超於此，因此決定再堅持多一段時間。1972 年 2 月 23 日"。