USD 7000 - 10000
2011-08-22 09:00:00
2011-08-23 19:00:00
台湾省造老公银七钱二分 NGC XF-Details
CHINA. Taiwan. "Old Man" Dollar, ND (1838-1850).L&M-316; K-1; C#25-3; Chang Foundation-pg 42 #15; Wenchao-pg. 167 #170 (rarity three stars). <br /> 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. <br /> 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 represent makers or security marks. This is standard for this issue and should not be confused as chop marks.<br /> It is normal for this type to be found in average to low condition, often heavily chop marked. RARE.NGC XF Details--Chopmarked.Wa She Wong Collection
