(1911)三 P$1 LM-28 Outer Leaves Veined SP(PCGS#172020)

May 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

51134

等级

SP63+

价格

20,375,936

详细说明

Fabled "Long Whisker Dragon" Dollar with Immense Beauty (t) CHINA. Silver "Long Whisker Dragon" Dollar Pattern, Year 3 (1911). Tientsin Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS SPECIMEN-63+. L&M-28; K-223; KM-Pn304; WS-0040; Chang-CH27; Wenchao-105 (rarity: ★★★). Unadopted reverse variety. This type is among the most famous and certainly the most demanded of patterns, and of Chinese machine struck pieces generally. Dating from the final year of the Qing Dynasty, this example distills down into a Dollar-sized flan all of the artistry and sublime majesty that one associates with China. Produced to fulfill the economic ambitions of a single, unified national currency within the flagging Empire, this design was left unfulfilled in the pattern stage, with the design never being adopted for general circulation. With the end of the Empire, and the fledgling Republic of China assuming the role of successor state, this late imperial emission remains near the zenith of Chinese issues for desirability and RARITY. Many die varieties are known for this series, with the present specimen being distinguished on account of stylistic differences in the Manchu script and the leaves. Though all examples of this pattern are immensely desirable, this piece should separate itself from even these RARITIES on account of the unadopted nature of the reverse design. With less than 25 examples of this variant having been certified by PCGS, the present specimen is the second-finest certified example behind one PCGS SPECIMEN-64. The specially prepared and struck surfaces are executed at an extremely high level, with the design engraved by Luigi Giorgi being unimpeachably impressed. Hues of bright watercolor toning faintly dance in a sophisticated display of plum to russet toning. Very faint wisps of subtle friction blend with the extensive die working, and essentially no instances of contact are present upon the surfaces. Subdued brilliance emanates from the planchet, with a slightly glossy sheen to the specially struck facade. Corollaries for this type suggest that our expectations reflected in the estimate are well supported, and that a lofty hammer price is quite assured. Chances to acquire examples of this type are few and far between, with choice-and-beyond pieces like this being particularly desirous. Bidders looking for coins of the highest ordinal rank will be pleased by this lot, and fierce competition will reign when this example reaches auction. An immense highlight of our entire sale, such a pattern is a piece that transcends numismatics and thrusts itself into the sensory experience of the viewer as an object of unmatched cultural import and ravishing beauty. Estimate: $750,000 - $1,500,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins] 無與倫比傳世佳作長鬚龍壹圓樣幣 宣統三年大清銀幣長鬚龍壹圓樣幣。天津造幣廠。 珍罕度：★★★。反面設計未獲接納的版別。此枚珍品被譽為中國的樣幣、甚至是中國機製幣的悠久發行中，最永垂不朽、且為人津津樂道的錢幣之一。清末晚年的發行，此枚莊嚴的設計將中國風的藝術性和崇高威嚴相融於銀元之中。當時，政府希望鑄製一枚舉國通用國家貨幣而起始計劃，最終於樣幣階段胎死腹中，設計亦從未獲得正式發行。隨著清朝衰落，中華民國在亂世中逐起，此枚晚清發行仍是中國機製幣發行中鳳毛麟角的一枚。 此發行有眾多不同的模具版別，此枚以其滿文的風格及葉脈而著稱。雖然此發行的所有版別均極盡稀罕，但此枚的反面設計於當時未獲接納，更顯其彌足珍貴。此變體PCGS僅曾評鑑過少於25枚，此枚評分第二，另有一枚更高分PCGS SP 64。 幣面精美雕刻打鑄，L Giorgi的設計立體飽滿，層疊有致。柔美的梅色及赤褐色包漿間透現亮麗的水彩色澤。模具拋光痕與輕巧的磨擦相互融和，幣面無明顯的接觸痕跡。坯餅散發出柔和的光彩，引人注目的圖文間略帶光澤。 觀其同版以往的成交紀錄，此枚的估價相信有強勁的支持，高價成交指日可待。入手如此版式稀少珍品的機會難能可貴，特別是品相首屈一指如此，更是令人垂涎。對於追求至高無尚珍藏的藏家，絕對會為此枚而傾倒，拍場上亮相之際定必引來熱烈競投。本次拍賣中最引人注目的一枚，其價值可說是超越錢幣學本身，展現出無與倫比的文化導入和迷人美態，為觀者帶來震撼的的視覺觀感。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $27.75 / maximum $538.40). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.