(1914)三 P$1 LM-67 L.Giorgi SP(PCGS#396921)

October 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

51172

等级

SP60

价格

1,398,340

详细说明

Stunning Year 3 Yuan Shi-kai Pattern Dollar Signed By L. Giorgi Phenomenal Matte Like Finish to the Surfaces (t) CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern, Year 3 (1914). Tientsin Mint. NGC SPECIMEN-60. L&M-67; K-645; KM-Pn31; WS-0169; Wenchao-860 (rarity: ★★★). Variety with signature. By: Luigi Giorgi. An incredible pattern that leaves one searching for words with its RARITY and importance to the history of Chinese numismatics. This piece proved the inspiration for the ultimately adopted design for the circulating Yuan Shi-kai Dollar that is now synonymous with Republican-era Dollars. Bearing the signature of the famed engraver whose craftsmanship proved the basis of several of the most popular issues in the Republic of China series, this specially produced Pattern demonstrates desirability by its very existence. Tasked with producing a viable circulation coin bearing the likeness of Yuan Shi-Kai for the newly born Republic of China, Giorgi produced several now famous patterns featuring the portrait of the first president of the Republic. These pieces include the stunning "Tall Hat" Dollar (L&M-858-860) and a 3/4 Facing Bust Dollar (L&M-76/77). The final adopted design for the Dollar that would become ubiquitous was a simple side profile of Yuan Shi-Kai, a piece that proved so popular that it was continually restruck, and served as a standard benchmark for Chinese currency for the duration of the Republic of China. Given the subsequent history of this type, a pattern offering of this design is of primary importance, offering an opportunity that is seldom seen, with this being our first offering of this particular Pattern. The present example offers an added intrigue beyond this, with this Dollar appearing to be a matte specimen, despite lacking such a designation from NGC. The finish of the design clearly differs from the normal brilliant surfaces on other patterns of the style, and the general circulation strike lacking the signature. The gunmetal gray surfaces are extremely alluring, with very little evidence of handling and limited friction. This coin presents far better than might be expected for the grade NGC has assigned, and serves as a true example of "buy the coin rather than the holder". A piece we are beyond thrilled to offer, and an opportunity that should not be missed, lest the advanced collector of Chinese Dollars wishes to be racked with regret for years to come. Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000. Click here for certification details from NGC. 令人驚艷袁世凱像七分臉簽字版銀樣幣 啞面質感風範極致 民國三年袁世凱像壹圓銀樣幣。天津造幣廠。Luigi Giorgi簽字版。 (珍稀度★★★)刻有 Luigi Giorgi 簽名。罕見程度筆墨難以形容，中國錢幣史中舉足輕重的一枚。本拍品是袁世凱像壹圓，即民國銀元的設計靈感。享負盛名的雕刻家簽名刻於幣上，民國最受歡迎的設計均出於其手，可想而知本拍品必然深受喜愛。Giorgi 被委以重任，為新誕生的中華民國設計刻有袁世凱肖像的流通幣，隨後產出若干現在備受追捧的民國總統像樣幣。一如驚艷的高帽壹圓 (L&M-858-860) 及袁世凱七分臉壹圓 (L&M-76/77)皆是其作品。壹圓銀幣的最終設計採用了袁世凱的側臉像，設計極受歡迎，不斷重鑄，成為民國時期中國錢幣的基準。 因其後續歷史，此設計的樣幣極具重要性。我們首次經手此版樣幣，是千載難逢的收藏良機。雖 NGC 評級未有備注，但本樣幣呈啞光質感，更具特色。有別於一般樣幣的亮面設計，而流通幣亦無簽名。槍灰色幣面極為迷人，經手痕跡極少，摩擦痕跡有限。品相遠超 NGC 評分，物超評級所值。能經手此拍品本行深感振奮，資深中國幣藏家如若錯過，相信會後悔莫及。