China: Republic Yuan Shih-kai gold Pattern "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) MS63 NGC,...

Description

Enviable "Flying Dragon" Dollar in Gold

Republic Yuan Shih-kai gold Pattern "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) MS63 NGC, Tientsin mint, KM-Pn44, L&M-1114, Kann-1560, WS-0076, Wenchao-55 (rarity 3 stars). 37.15gm. Very nearly the apex of the Yuan Shih-kai series, with few varieties or types in silver or gold ever achieving as much prestige as the current offering. This exceedingly coveted commemorative was struck to memorialize Yuan Shih-kai's ill-fated dynastic campaign and his adoption of the title Emperor Hung-hsien. Clearly recognized for its importance and likely tucked away soon after its production to account for its covetable Choice preservation and full brilliant appearances. While tempered by grade-limiting wisps to the golden expanses, the specimen relays an undeniably attractive harvest tone, while the reverse faces up especially fine, with ample flash to assign a nearly Prooflike appearance. For the sake of completeness we note a collection number to the base of the reverse, only adding to the allure of the example at hand. Among this session's top targets for only the most advanced collector.

Metal: 99.95% Platinum
Diameter: 39mm

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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令人贊嘆的「飛龍」金樣幣

1916年袁世凱像中華帝國洪憲紀元壹圓金樣幣。MS63 NGC。
天津造幣廠。37.15克。袁世凱系列中的登峰造極之作，金光輝煌，不論金銀版別，能與之比肩的例子寥寥無幾。該金幣乃是為紀念袁世凱有如曇花一現的洪憲帝國及稱帝野心而鑄，其重要性不言而喻。料想有識寶者珍藏，才得以保留絕佳的品相與明淨無瑕的光澤。表面秋金色包漿渾然天成，背面尤其精緻，閃耀出璀璨奪目的金光，近乎精製。背面帶收藏編號，更是錦上添花。實屬藏林巔峰之佳品，僅爲至臻藏家呈獻。

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