Qing Dynasty. Kuang-hsü Yunnan Sanchuo Jieding ("Three-Stamp Remittance") "Packsaddle" Sycee of 4 Taels Year 6 (1880) Certified AU53 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-Class LXVI.C.747 (there with different bank). Three identical stamps with two columns, reading "Guang Xu Liu Nien" (6th Year of Kuang-hsü) and "Yu Shun Zhi Hao" (Yushun Bank). A wonderful and dated "Packsaddle" Sycee, originating from the early years of Kuang-hsü's storied reign, featuring a handful of casting fissures typical of the type to the sides and a textured base. Pleasing to hold in hand and choice for the grade. Accompanied by a Gong Bo presentation box. Treasures from the W & L Collection HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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