USD 25000-30000
2014-08-09 07:00:00
2014-08-09 07:30:00
Superb "Hung Hsien" Dollar Republic of China. Dollar ND (1916) MS66 NGC, Kann-663,L&M-942, KM-Y332, commemorating Yuan Shi-kai proclaiming himEmperor Hung Hsien. Obv. Facing bust of Yuan-Shih-kai in militaryattire, with high plumed hat. Rev. Winged dragon flying to left,inscription in Chinese above (Empire of China), inscription inChinese below (beginning of the Hung Hsien). Superbly struck, withfull mint luster, no significant imperfections, and scattered gray,and gold, patina around the peripheries. Extremely rare inconditions of MS66 and above, with only two pieces certified finer.