拍品描述： 台湾省造老公银七钱二分背十 NGC AU-Details

CHINA. Taiwan. "Old Man" Dollar, ND (1838-1850). NGC AU Details--Chop Marked.L&M-316; K-1; C #25-3; Chang Foundation-pg. 42#15; Wenchao-pg. 167#170 (rarity three stars). Initially designed as a form of military payment, the Taiwan Dollar quickly gained the approval of the people and grew in popularity. this was primarily due to its high silver content, approximately 98% fine. At this time, the Spanish 8 Reales were the most widely accepted coin being 0.903, just over 90% fine. The obverse depicts the god of longevity with character that signify "Seven Two by the Treasury Scales". This represents the first depiction of what later became the standard "7 Mace 2 Candareens". Two small rectangular stamps on the reverse as chop marks. It is normal for this type to be found in average to low condition, often heavily chop marked. RARE, especially in this state of preservation.NGC AU Details--Chop Marked.Newton / Bressett Collection