China: Kirin. Kuang-hsü "Flower Basket" Dollar CD 1900 MS62 PCGS,...

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Rare and Eye-Appealing Kirin "Flower Basket" Dollar

Kirin. Kuang-hsü "Flower Basket" Dollar CD 1900 MS62 PCGS, Kirin mint, KM-Y183, L&M-531, Kann-397, WS-0409, Wenchao-443. Flower Vase / Evergreen Basket type, Large Characters variety. Highly conditionally challenging as a type, the 1900 Kirin "Flower Vase" Dollar does not often come to auction, yet any such appearances are regularly bound within circulated states of preservation. Noting this observation alongside current certification figures, which currently reveal a combined certified population of fewer than 100 examples between both PCGS and NGC, it quickly becomes apparent just how fleeting this issue is and how few survive in strong states of preservation. This fully Mint State emission, however, flies in the face of expectation for both its technical preservation and visual quality. Satin luminescence embellishes the open expanses, faintly decorated in a soft expression of walnut tone that gradually intensifies toward the outer registers, which contain gentle traces of crimson iridescence. This visual symmetry and sense of balance are strengthened by a firm strike, leaving clear detail throughout nearly every facet of the characters and design motifs, save for a hint of softness in the character left of the dragon and in the corresponding portion of its torso. Only the most trivial wisps cap the grade designation, leaving no distracting marks across the otherwise near-pristine surfaces. All stated, a coin of immense appeal, and one that should only draw heightened interest from collectors who treasure original tone and meticulous preservation.

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 38.5mm
Weight: 26.1g

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. 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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極罕吉林省庚子年「花籃」銀幣

庚子（1900年）吉林省造光緒元寶七錢二分銀幣。MS62 PCGS。
吉林造幣厰。花籃，大字版。此品種中大部分例子久經流通使用，現存的優秀品相例子稀世罕見，每次現身拍賣場上往往哄動一時。NGC及PCGS入評記錄亦不足一百例。此品高評分，全品原鑄狀態，名副其實的精品，加上外觀同樣出衆，瑰麗迷人，實在難得。底板光芒如緞，核桃色包漿如輕紗滑過幣面，由内至外漸變加深，在邊緣與丹紅光芒交曡，層次豐富。此幣鑄工深峻，同樣出色。 銘文字字清楚，圖案浮雕美輪美奐，可堪細賞，整體明净無瑕。精妙絕倫的一品，集美觀包漿、精良鑄工及上佳保存於一身，原始自然，想必令各資深藏家心動不已。

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