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Republic Sun Yat-sen "Birds Over Junk" Dollar Year 21 (1932) MS63 PCGS, Shanghai mint, KM-Y344, L&M-108, Kann-622, WS-0144. An iconic treasure of Chinese coinage, this type is highly sought after and celebrated by numismatists worldwide. Among the nearly dozen portrait varieties of Sun Yat-sen, which bear witness to his esteemed legacy throughout the Republic, this coin arguably remains the most desirable. Boasting enchanting multicolored toning of peach and sea-green among strong slate surfaces; in combination with these bold devices, this Choice piece delivers a stunning level of visual excellence.

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 39mm
Weight: 26.73g
ASW: 0.7734oz
Mintage: 2,260,000


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.

More information about Chinese Coins. See also: China World Coin Nationality.

民國二十一年(1932)孫中山像壹圓銀幣「三鳥」。MS63 PCGS。
上海造幣廠。此為中國錢幣中經典萬分的珍品,向來競逐者眾,深得世界各地收藏家的歡心。孫像船洋可謂見證了孫中山對創立民國的豐功偉績,在云云十多款版別中,最具吸引力者莫過於此。桃紅和海綠的華彩包漿包覆於深峻的石灰色幣面上,圖文立體分明,造就了令人眼前一亮的出色外觀。


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2025
18th-20th Wednesday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 18
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 376

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jun 18, 2025 for: $27,600.00
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