Qing Dynasty. Xuan Zong (Dao Guang) Jingbao (Mirror) Sycee of 50 Taels ND (1824-1850) Certified MS60 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-Class I.A (for type). 117x66.9x72.4mm. 1862.6gm. Three stamps, right stamp reading "Dao Guang Nian Yue" (Year and Month of Emperor Dao Guang), top left stamp reading "Rong Yang or Xing Yang Xian" (Rong Yang or Xing Yang County), bottom right stamp reading "Jiang Tai Lai" (Smith Tai Lai). Highly engaging and substantial, with only a single other comparable example witnessed at auction in recent memory from either Henan or Hunan. Firmly impressed stamps sit atop this deeply patinated example and will surely entice the Sycee specialist. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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