Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

LOT 116

Lot 116

Silver One Dollar Yuan Shikai Coin, Circa 1914

Silver One Dollar Yuan Shikai Coin,  Circa 1914
Lot 116 Details
Silver One Dollar Yuan Shikai Coin, Circa 1914

In a sealed plastic case graded by PCGS (Collector’s Universe, NASDAQ: CLCT) with serial number PCGS MS64 China Y-322 172814.64/12486212
coin diameter 1.6" — 4 cm.

Estimate $400-$800

Realised: $5,658
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Silver One Dollar Yuan Shikai Coin,  Circa 1914
  • Silver One Dollar Yuan Shikai Coin,  Circa 1914
Provenance:

Private Coin Collector from Vancouver.

Note:

Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) was a politician and general whose role was essential in bringing down the Qing Dynasty. Elected the first President of the Republic of China in 1912, he declared himself the ‘Great Emperor of China’ in 1915. However, his reign was short-lived when he died of kidney failure in 1916.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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