China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, Russo-Chinese Bank / Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1-Liang silver yuanbao-type ingot, issued after 1895, hua-er-yinhang, shi-zu-se, ku-ping-yi-liang [1-ounce on the treasury standard], 37.06g; 32 x 19mm (Cribb class XXXI). Extremely fine with old-collection tone.

Provenance:
Bought A. H. Baldwin & Sons, September 2012, ex Baldwin’s Basement stock.

Estimate: £ 800 - 1000