(1911)三 P$1 LM-31 Outer Lvs Veined SP(PCGS#149087)

April 2023 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

40162

等级

SP65

价格

9,746,006

详细说明

Incredible Specimen Reversed Dragon Dollar Our First Offering of This Fabled Type Since 2020 (t) CHINA. Silver "Reversed Dragon" Dollar Pattern, Year 3 (1911). Tientsin Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS SPECIMEN-65. L&M-31; K-225; KM-Pn308; WS-0042A; Chang Foundation-37; Wenchao-115 (rarity: ★★★). Type II; variety with raised veins in outer leaves. A simply majestic example of the EXTREMELY RAREand elusive Reversed Dragon Pattern, this Dollar defies explanation and touches the heartstrings of any numismatist, particularly those enthralled with the Chinese series. One of the ultimate issues of the Qing Dynasty, the Pattern issues such as this example differ slightly from the popular adopted design (L&M-37). Of most stark note is the nature in which the dragon coils upward, being the inverse of adopted design. Additionally, the raised veins on the outer leaves delineate this example from other pattern issues. The specimen nature of the strike is immediately evident, with a crisp execution of the refined details, and the die lines from polish being seen in the fields. A swirling and wonderous luster sloshes off the surfaces, with golden and apricot toing overlaying. Even under magnification, hits are not seen, giving this beauty an as-struck nature. It is not often stated that a Gem grade is conservative, though this example surely fits the bill, providing a premium eye appeal and charm beyond the grade that PCGS has applied. The immense RARITY of this Pattern is evidenced by the infrequency of which they are offered at auction. We have not offered an example since our May 2020 Hong Kong auction (Lot # 41345), a three-year hiatus. This May 2020 offering was the last traced offering of the type that we were able to glean from freely available auction data. Given the infrequency with which examples of this Pattern are offered, any advanced collector should treat this offering as an opportunity to add this type to their holdings, and one that may not be seen again in the near future. We have lofty expectations for this Reversed Dragon Pattern, as evidenced by our estimate. A Dollar that transcends nearly all others and offers the chance at a piece of medallic artwork, coupling phenomenal beauty with cultural import as one of the final pieces of the Empire of China. Estimate: $750,000 - $1,250,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins] 令人歎為觀止的宣統三年反龍樣幣 自 2020 年後再度上拍的名譽品 宣統三年大清銀幣壹圓。反龍樣幣。天津造幣廠。 珍稀度: ★★★，邊葉陽紋。壯麗且罕見的反龍版。此樣幣每每亮相即觸動所有錢幣收藏家的心弦，更是鍾情中國幣藏家不懈追求。此版與後來採用而發行流通行的採用設計 (L&M-37) 略有不同，最明顯的是龍向上盤繞，且邊葉陽紋，與其他樣幣版別各異。 鑄工精巧高超，細節纖毫畢現，底板亦見模具拋光線。銀光滿瀉，金色和杏色點綴。即使在放大鏡下細觀，亦不見任何碰痕，宛如新出廠的亮麗品相。65分的完美等級鮮少被認為保守，但此枚正是如此，品相、鑄工遠超PCGS的評分所示，魅力非凡。反龍版存世寥若晨星，自 2020 年 5 月香港拍賣（拍品編號 41345）以來，我們整整三年未再經手此版。再者， 2020 年 5 月呈獻的拍品亦是我們能夠從免費提供的拍賣數據中尋找到最後上拍的一枚。鑑於此版於公開拍賣鮮少露面，絕對是高端藏家豐富集藏，千載難逢的機會。我司對此反龍期許甚高，相信成交價定必再創高峰。此壹圓風範極致，且蘊含中華文化的博大精深，作為大清帝國的末代發行，絕對是中國機製幣發行中的巓峰之作。 (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.