China: Kweichow. Republic "Auto" Dollar Year 17 (1928) AU58 PCGS,...

Description

Iconic Kweichow Auto Dollar

Kweichow. Republic "Auto" Dollar Year 17 (1928) AU58 PCGS, Chengdu mint, KM-Y428, L&M-609, Kann-757, WS-1109. Two blades of grass, Dot Door variety. An iconic type that hardly needs an introduction, remaining highly desirable in even the lowest rungs of preservation. This "Auto Dollar" is among the more quality pieces for its type, virtually Mint-State and embellished in a number of shades: cerulean, peach, and even hints of emerald. At present, this pristine AU58 is only surpassed by 12 pieces between both grading services, out of the 473 certified for the type. Too boot, this selection bears the "Dot on Door" variety, while a vast majority only have the "normal door". A commendable piece and one that would be a great addition to a more advanced cabinet.

Commissioned by governor Chow Hsi-chen to commemorate the completion of the first provincial highway in Kweichow, this issue departed from tradition by featuring the governor's motor car as the centerpiece of its design, a declaration not only of the import of Chinese modernization efforts, but of their successful execution.

Ex. Norcall Collection

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 39mm
Weight: 25.8g
Mintage: 648,000

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.

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最高分「車門帶點版」貴州汽車幣

民國十七年（1928）貴州省政府造壹圓銀幣「汽車幣」。AU58 PCGS。
成都造幣廠。二葉草版，車門有點版。貴州汽車幣聞名遐邇，任何狀態下依然備受推崇。此例堪稱同類之佼佼者，近乎未流通。表面隱現翡翠光澤，色彩繽紛。此例目前獲評AU58，細節清晰，狀態出衆。縱觀兩大評級機構共473枚例子中，僅12枚更優，且多為普通門的版別，此為「車門帶點版」最高分例子，更顯彌足珍貴，堪稱傑作，值得珍藏。

貴州省長周西成為紀念貴州首條省級公路竣工而鑄，設計徹底顛覆傳統，不但彰顯中國現代化進程的重要性，更是其成功實踐的證據。

來源：Norcall舊藏

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