- More
China: Republic Yuan Shih-kai Pattern Dollar Year 3 (1914) MS63 NGC,...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
Visually Superb 3/4-Facing Pattern Dollar
Republic Yuan Shih-kai Pattern Dollar Year 3 (1914) MS63
NGC, Tientsin mint, KM-Pn32, L&M-72, Kann-643, WS-0166,
Wenchao-858 (rarity 3 stars). By L. Giorgi. Ranking as an elite
rarity within the Republic of China dollar series, the Yuan
Shih-kai pattern dollar of 1914 remains an elusive object of desire
for the majority of even the most advanced collectors. Appearances
on auction are relatively rare, and despite being a pattern, many
surviving examples underwent circulation, with the result that
locating a well-preserved specimen proves highly challenging. And
yet, this choice example carries the prestige of its conditional
preservation further still, its visual appeal arguably exceeding
its assigned choice certification. The surfaces retain a lustrous,
inviting glow, overlaid with a rich yet balanced patina that
intermingles metallic and soft lilac tones, yielding an appearance
that simultaneously reveals its age while preserving a mint fresh
countenance that proves covetable in hand. While minute wisps of
handling are observed, even these minor instances remain faint and
isolated, resulting in a very clean appearance when carefully
rotated and inspected under good light. Connoisseurs of the Chinese
Republican series will be intimately familiar with the widely
collected side-facing Yuan Shih-kai issues, a ubiquitous type that
is only growing in popularity, and one which is arguably an icon of
the wider Chinese numismatic series, similar to the Morgan or Peace
Dollar in the American series. A pattern thereof, then, with its
unique, 3/4-facing bust of the Chinese political leader, must be
considered of the highest interest and desirability. A fleeting
opportunity to own this exceptional pattern dollar, an immense
representative of its issue, sharply struck, bold, and visually
compelling.
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 a 7.5% 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.
珍罕「七分臉」袁世凱像壹圓樣幣
民國三年（1914）袁世凱像壹圓銀樣幣。MS63 NGC。天津造幣厰。珍稀度三星。民國人像幣系列中的頂級精品。1914年袁世凱像「七分臉」系列從來非常難覓，可遇不可求。雖則為樣幣，但絕大部分現存例子卻都有觸痕。保存極佳的例子非常難得。本次拍賣一枚卻以其完美品相傲視同儕，其保存狀態之完好，甚至比更高分者有過之而無不及。幣面銀光閃爍，誘人非常。流光與金屬色及紫丁香色雙色包漿散發絢爛光彩，美不勝收，猶如初鑄，令人愛不釋手。觸痕細碎不顯眼，整體表面維持平整明净，推薦各位親臨欣賞實物，光照下完美外觀教人垂涎。各位民國幣系列資深藏家想必對袁世凱側面像系列耳熟能詳，該款式廣受讚譽，多年來熱潮不減，可謂中國錢幣界代表，地位可比美國錢幣界的摩根系列及和平女神系列。市場上充斥各種版別品相的袁世凱側像銀幣，卻極少有這款七分臉袁世凱像銀幣，可謂獨一無二，其魅力非一般側像版別可比。本次拍賣機會難得，若要入手這枚品相超然的精美樣幣，實在機不可失。版別中至關重要的一枚，此枚壓印深峻銳利，鑄工精良，非常精彩。
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid (minimum $19) per lot.
Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping Sales Tax information | NGC Coin Grading Guarantee
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | Coin Grading Tutorial
World and Ancient Coin Bibliography
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)Fine Art
Ends on 03/03/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 03/04/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Ends on 03/05/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/08/2021
Photography
Ends on 03/10/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 03/11/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 03/11/2021
Fine & Rare Wine
Ends on 03/12/2021
Western & Texas Art
Ends on 03/12/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 03/13/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/15/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 03/16/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/17/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 03/17/2021
Nature & Science
Ends on 03/19/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 03/21/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/22/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 03/25/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 03/25/2021
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 03/04/2021
Luxury Real Estate
Opens about 01/22/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/03/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 03/08/2021
Movie Posters
Opens about 03/05/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 03/12/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 03/07/2021
Currency
Opens about 03/08/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/17/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 03/19/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 03/18/2021
US Coins
Opens about 03/08/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 02/24/2021
Musical Instruments
Opens about 03/23/2021
Photography
Opens about 03/22/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/23/2021
Photography
Opens about 03/24/2021
Currency
Opens about 03/26/2021
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 04/01/2021
US Coins
Opens about 03/16/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 03/26/2021
Historical
Opens about 03/29/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 03/21/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/31/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 04/01/2021
Currency
Opens about 04/02/2021
US Coins
Opens about 04/02/2021
US Coins
Opens about 03/22/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 03/28/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 04/06/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 04/08/2021
Illustration Art
Opens about 04/09/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 04/09/2021
Heritage membership
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
winnings
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
In arriving at the selection of Auctioneer, ANA has considered primarily the reputation, proficiency, and character of the Auctioneer and its ability to provide personnel of corresponding quality.View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)
Video tutorial
Getting the most out of search