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Auction: CSS88 - A Superb Group of Chinese Numismatics
Lot: 1074

Republic of China, gold 20 yuan, Year 8 (1919), Yuan Shih Kai, obverse: Yuan Shih Kai facing left within border

reverse: legend 'Zhong Hua Min Guo Ba Nian Zao, Er Shi Yuan' (Struck in the 8th Year of the Republic of China, Twenty Yuan' above and withing wreath, ornate border,


An undeniable treasure and a rare golden incarnation of the vastly popular Yuan Shih-kai design. This superb specimen has incredibly clean fields for the grade with an exquisite strike expressing the bust of the general in bold fashion, and the ornate beauty of the wreath on full display. All of this culminates in an allure thoroughly supplemented by a dandelion golden radiance that holds the eye and is not easily released. An elite offering at this quality and virtually unrivaled appeal,
(KM-Y331, LM-1029), NGC MS63 #3054332-003. The highest denomination gold coin struck for general circulation at the time. Superbly struck with almost immaculate fields and sharp details. Most captivating eye appeal. Extremely rare


民國八年（1919）袁世凱像貳拾圓金幣，大熱版別，金幣更見稀有，底板原光熠熠，人物及圖案均栩栩如生，NGC MS63，#3054332-003，為當時作流通用之高面值金幣，鑄工上乘細膩，充滿驚喜之美品一枚，值得珍視

Sold for
HK$2,280,000

Starting price
HK$600000