China: Republic silver Pattern "Dragon & Phoenix" Dollar Year 12 (1923) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS,...

Description

Razor Sharp "Dragon & Phoenix" Specimen

Republic silver Pattern "Dragon & Phoenix" Dollar Year 12 (1923) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y336.1, L&M-80, Kann-680a. Large characters variety. A considerable rarity within Chinese numismatics, featuring the picturesque "Dragon and Phoenix" design, a proposed but unadopted national design emblem developed as a direct response to Yuan Shih-kai's imperial aspirations. Bright argent surfaces glimmer when in motion, revealing pastel honey-colored hues and the gentlest iridescence on the obverse can't help but catch the eye. A commendable specimen of an enigmatic issue worthy of premium bidding.

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 39mm
Weight: 26.73g
ASW: 0.7734oz

NOTE: This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after September 1, 2019. Under the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, collector's items from China will be subject to an import tariff. Any clients who wish to take delivery of this item in the United States should be aware of this added charge, and consult their tax adviser with any questions. If you choose to take delivery in the United States and purchase both tariffed and non-tariffed lots from this auction, please note that the automatic invoice you receive after the auction will be incorrect; you will be emailed revised invoices shortly afterwards. The lots that fall under the tariff will be invoiced separately and will ship directly from our Hong Kong Office and carry a separate, additional shipping charge.

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鑄工精湛的龍鳳樣幣

民國十二年（1923）龍鳳壹圓銀樣幣「大字版」。UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS。
天津造幣廠。大字版。這枚可遇不可求的中國錢幣珍寶刻有精美別緻的龍鳳圖案。該圖案曾被提議用作國徽但不獲接納，卻因袁世凱復辟帝制失敗，而被用於錢幣上取代袁大頭。幣面在輕輕轉動下銀亮閃爍，綻發出淡雅的蜜金光澤，正面柔和溫潤的銀光不禁令人駐目良久。此幣身世撲朔迷離，品相得宜，買家定必為之一擲千金。