上海二七宝协泰丰伍拾两银锭。 (t) CHINA. Shanghai Erqibao. Shanghai City 27 Ingots. Silver 50 Tael Bank Ingot, ND. Graded "AU 55" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company. 重1828.3克，"协泰丰"、"信孚"、"十"。保存佳的大规格，浅灰色点状包浆，底板局部顔色较深。姓名及炼炉号码深打，铭文清晰。中央银号戳记稍弱，在此版中常见。缝隙轻微积土，原汁原味。仔细检视可见有老旧清洗痕迹，现被包浆削弱。悦目的大规格版。必定能为集藏增光添彩。 cf. BMC-Class VII Group A # 67. Weight: 1828.3 gms. "協泰豐" (Xietaifeng Bank), "信孚" (Name: Xin Fu), "十" ([Furnace] 10). This decently preserved large format ingot displays light attractive mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration in the protected areas. The name and furnace stamps are boldly applied with clear inscriptions, while the bank stamp is somewhat weak in the center, as is common on these ingots. Minor earthen deposits are noticed in the crevasses adding to its originality and pleasing appearance. Close inspection of the face reveals evidence of a past cleaning, now slightly subdued. A pleasant example of this large issue type with that is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
