Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Sanchuo Caili Fangding ("Three-Stamp Profitable Square") Sycee of 2 Taels ND (19th Century), Opitz-pg. 327 (this piece illustrated), cf. Cribb-LXV.B.736. 41x38mm. 77.21gm. Each of the stamps reads: "Li Yong Hou Sheng Rong Sheng" (To make good use of resources to benefit the people, Rongsheng Bank). Expertly preserved with hardly a spot of residue, discoloration, or any outstanding marks. For comparison, a lower grade specimen brought $8000 in Stack's April 2018 Hong Kong Auction (lot 53008). The base displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection, as well as the Detroit Money Museum inventory number. This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction. Ex. Detroit Money Museum (Inventory no. 2-7-166)

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