(t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 50,000 Cash, 1858. P-A7b. PMG Very Fine 20 Net. Restoration.
(S/M#T6-54). Year 8. A tougher denomination to obtain, as PMG has graded just nine examples of this variety. This example displays a blue primary design, which features facing dragons at top guarding the Pearl of Wisdom. Rough seas are seen below, with characters in the center. The three stamps at center are found in red/orange ink. PMG comments "Restoration."
Estimate: USD 6000-8000
Price realized | 6'000 USD |
Starting price | 3'600 USD |
Estimate | 6'000 USD |