Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Sanchuo Jieding ("Three-Stamp Remittance") "Packsaddle" Sycee of 5 Taels ND (19th-20th Century), cf. Cribb-LXVI.I.915 (lighter weight), Assay mark D1. 57x32mm. 177.33gm. Cast at Yufengwang Bank, inspected by assayer Tong. Each of the three main stamps reads: "Yu Feng Wang Ji Hui Hao Wen Yin" (Yufengwang Bank, remittance bank fine silver), Assay stamps read: "Guan Gong Gu Tong Kan Qi" (Inspected by official public assayer Tong). A very presentable piece, with only minimal circulation wear and plentiful underlying luster. The reverse displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection. This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction.

HID09801242017

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