China: Republic Sun Yat-sen gold Specimen Pattern Dollar ND (1912) SP62 PCGS,...

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Founding of the Republic Gold Presentation Dollar

Republic Sun Yat-sen gold Specimen Pattern Dollar ND (1912) SP62 PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Pn9, L&M-1086, Kann-1550. Lower five-pointed stars. A cause for celebration to see this type, so recognizable in silver, here in gold format. Issued to commemorate the founding of the Republic, this presentation format preceded the circulation strikings in silver, ushering in the provisional presidency of Sun Yat-sen, so-called "Father of China" to important dignitaries, a symbolic initiation of power that would not have been lost on those political figureheads. This is the first off-metal portrait Dollar available from the Chinese series and it remains one of the most challenging presentation pieces to acquire from this era, with only six examples currently certified across PCGS and NGC. Inevitably, its appearance at auction is extremely limited, this being the only example we have offered at our firm since the Ultima specimen in 2014. The appearance of this Peh specimen absolutely befits its laudable rank at PCGS, die polish lines striating the flan, creating an exuberant bed of luster. A rich harvest tone further enriches the impact in hand, which, in combination with the metal's weightiness, creates not only a visual but a corporeal experience so few have enjoyed with this type. A proud offering we are certain will be targeted by trophy hunters.
From the Peh Family Collection

Metal: Gold
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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開國紀念幣之金質樣幣「下五星」

1912年孫中山像開國紀念幣壹圓金樣幣「下五星」。SP62 PCGS。
南京造幣廠。下五星版。銀質版本的開國紀念幣本已別具一格，能有幸一睹金質版本更是令人振奮。這款金質樣幣是為紀念中華民國成立而鑄造，其發行先於流通銀幣，標誌著「國父」孫中山就任臨時大總統的同時，象徵權力正式確立以威懾一眾政治巨頭。此為中國首款刻有人物肖像之異質幣，同時為民國時期最難覓少見的品種，在PCGS和NGC記錄中僅見六例。故在拍賣場上亮相的次數同樣屈指可數。此為敝司自2014年Ultima舊藏一例後再次經手的孤例。這枚出自白家珍品集藏的例子品相超凡卓絕，在PCGS的記錄中名列前茅。模具打磨痕跡縷縷分明，散發出一脈耀眼光澤。在手上細看時，麥金色包漿令其震撼程度更上一層樓，配以紮實的黃金成色，構成了視覺和觸覺的雙重體驗，能與之媲美者寥寥無幾。此幣乃一大珍品，頂尖藏家萬勿錯過。

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Estimate: $250,000 - $400,000.

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