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CHINA. Sinkiang Province. Xinjian Yuanbao Chinese Turkestan 50 Tael Sycee Principal Ingot, ND.BMC-Class XVI, group B #112 (but with Turki inscription of 111). Face of ingot stamped twice vertically “Dao Yan” (Circuit Inspector) and once horizontally with Turki inscription “Smith Ahmad at the Pashas Office”. Although similar in style and manufacture to the Hubei Ersibao (Class XIII) ingots, the Sinkiang ingots are clearly a class of their own. Aside from the use of multiple languages, they are cast from a smaller mould with narrow sides which causes them to be smaller and broader at the base. <br /> Clear stamps. Toned with some minor encrustations. VERY RARE. <strong>VERY FINE.</strong>Wa She Wong Collection
