World Silver & Bronze Coins - China
Lot 4549 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) World Silver & Bronze Coins - China
Estimate $6,000
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SOLD $5,500
CHINA, Republic, general issue, silver dollar, undated but (1923), (25.88 g), obv. President Tsao Kun facing partly to left in military dress, rev. two crossed flags with six stars around, (KM.K678 & Kann 678). Light grey with some golden highlights a very attractive patina, uncirculated and very rare.
The issue was minted at Tientsin in commemoration of General Tsao Kun succession to the Presidency of China in 1923. The issue of these silver pieces was in size and weight equal to one dollar coins and although not inscribed with a denomination could have circulated without hindrance.
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