Republic Sun Yat-sen "Birds Over Junk" Dollar Year 21 (1932) MS65 NGC, KM-Y344, L&M-108, Kann-622, Chang-CH204, WS-0144. An instantly recognizable key of the Chinese series, and one that saw production for only a single year owing to criticism that its design motifs appeared to have a pro-Japanese leaning. While the type remains highly desirable at all levels of Mint State and has surged to new price levels commensurate with rapidly growing collector interest in vintage Chinese rarities, encountering an example in Gem Mint State is a rare feat. And yet, this offering's prestige soars well above its technical allure, bringing a superior caliber of visual presentation to match. Opulent silken luster dresses the fields, which are bereft of any instances of handling that could be considered distracting by even the most seasoned and conditionally discriminating collector. The lover of tone and originality will find a true prize in the offering at hand, its surfaces decorated in a fine micro-speckling of silver patina, while subtle undertones of amber and gold produce additional complexity that is sure to promote hours of admiration and viewing enjoyment. Among the finest representatives recognized by the grading services to date, and outranked by a mere three "MS66" examples at NGC out of a total population currently numbering over 500 examples.

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