China: Kuang-hsü brass Pattern 2 Cash CD 1906 MS64 NGC,...

Description

Kuang-hsü brass Pattern 2 Cash CD 1906 MS64 NGC, Tientsin mint, cf. KM8 (in brass), CL-HB.18, Duan-2470. A mysteriously rare Pattern minor produced in brass, and particularly elusive in this high grade. The current near-Gem offering was likely struck early on, as the raised motifs are appreciably distinct in expression and the minutiae of bordering clouds to the dragon can be readily distinguished. Turning to the reverse, the legends are fully formed and entirely legible. The delightfully satiny open expanses are blessed with wholesome mint luster and even blushes of hearty amber toning can be noted in the peripheries. Overall, an absolutely lovely example, presently awarded with the highest grade in NGC census, and destined to an elite cabinet of Chinese Trial pieces.

Metal: Brass
Diameter: 16mm

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丙午（1906年）戶部大清銅幣二文樣幣。MS64 NGC。
天津造幣廠。這枚耐人尋味的小面額樣幣以黃銅鑄造，獲評上佳評分故份外誘人。此例具備近「Gem」品相應是早年鑄造。其圖文立體銳利，青雲與飛龍圖案涇渭分明。背面銘文深刻清晰，一目了然。開闊的幣面緞亮明淨，散發出迷人原光。於幣邊則可見和煦溫暖的琥珀色包漿。總括而言，此幣的評分目前在NGC記錄中位居榜首，將必然躋身於一個無與比倫中國樣幣集藏中。

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