1868 20C MS(PCGS#142826)

April 2023 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

43016

等级

MS62

价格

508,487

详细说明

Beautiful and Exceedingly Rare Proof 1868 Hong Kong Dollar (t) HONG KONG. Dollar, 1868. Hong Kong Mint. Victoria. NGC PROOF-62. KM-10; Mars-C41; Prid-3 (unlisted as Proof); Mars-C41. A marvelous and RARE emission of the Hong Kong Mint, this Dollar offers the specialist in Hong Kong coinage the opportunity to own an example that may not be repeated soon. This coin exhibits all of the traits expected of a proof striking, with highly reflective fields accentuating the matte finish on the portrait and devices. A few light handling marks consistent with the assigned grade. Pewter colored tone is evident in the legends and protected areas of the hair and tiara, with the balance of the obverse remaining bright and fresh. The reverse is equally impressive, with shades of gunmetal blue highlighting the decorative design along the periphery. A coin that will no doubt become the centerpiece of the collection it enters, and which will add tremendous prestige to other coins housed alongside it. A constituent part of a cased proof set that first appeared in September of 2007 at Spink Auction #7023 as lot #236. The unique set had previously remained within the same family for more than 100 years, originally having been acquired in Hong Kong. At the time this dollar was produced in Hong Kong, the facility was a branch mint of the British Royal Mint, an arrangement that ended the same year this piece was struck with the minting machinery being sold and shipped to Japan. All subsequent coinage after 1868 intended for Hong Kong was struck in England, much of it at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham. Hence, the coin offered here represents the last of a failed British attempt to establish a mint in Hong Kong during the 19th century. Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com 極罕極美鏡面1868 年香港壹圓 1868年香港壹圓銀幣。香港造幣廠。 出自香港造幣廠的罕見版別。香港幣資深藏家萬勿錯過，機會一失，不可再得。鏡面鑄打，鏡面底板鋥亮，肖像及圖文呈啞光質感。寥寥幾處輕微觸碰痕跡，與評級相符。銘文及頭髮與皇冠可見白鑞色包漿，正面仍然亮麗。反面可見灰藍色沿邊緣包圍圖文，同樣驚艷。無疑能成為集藏中的主角的一枚，同集藏其他錢幣亦與有榮焉。 該帶盒精製套裝的部分錢幣首現於 2007 年斯賓克拍賣 #7023，拍品編號為 #236。該套裝由一家族於香港購入後收藏逾 100 年。當時此枚壹圓由英國皇家造幣廠位於香港的分廠所鑄。同年，該廠不再鑄幣，器材亦被出售並運往日本。所有 1868 年後的香港錢幣均鑄於英格蘭，大部分出自伯明翰的喜敦造幣廠。因此，此幣可説是見證了 19 世紀英國嘗試在香港設立造幣廠的失敗。 (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). On July 27, 2022, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector’s items of Russian Federation or Republic of Belarus origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus 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 35% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $27.75 / maximum $538.40), at time of printing and subject to change. 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.