Three NGC-certified Chinese Rarities Star in Heritage Sale

Vintage and modern rarities from China graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) are among the highlights in Heritage Auctions’ HKINF World Coins and Ancient Coins sale being held from December 17-19, 2020. Online bidding is now open.

China 1906 Pattern Tael (K-934) graded NGC MS 64 Click images to enlarge.

One of the stars of the sale is a China 1906 Pattern Tael (K-934) graded NGC MS 64, which has an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000. Struck at the Tientsin Mint six years after its re-establishment in 1900, the Tael was meant to replace the standard Mace-Candareens. While its introduction into widespread circulation ultimately failed due to political turmoil, its design influenced the later Imperial issues of 1908.

China 1914 Silver Dollar (L&M-72) graded NGC MS 63 Click images to enlarge.

Another piece from the Tientsin Mint is a China 1914 Silver Dollar (L&M-72) graded NGC MS 63 from the Republic of China dollar series. It is tied for the second finest of its kind in the NGC Census. Although it is a pattern coin, it is difficult to find an example that is so well-preserved. This coin also has an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000 USD.

China 1993 Two Peacocks 20-ounce Gold 1,500 Yuan graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo Click images to enlarge.

A rare China 1993 Two Peacocks 20-ounce Gold 1,500 Yuan graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo is one of a mere 66 examples struck. The 1993 1,500 Yuan stands as the most exceptional type in the Peacock series. Tied for the finest recorded in the NGC Census, this coin also has an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000 USD.

Other NGC-certified highlights include:

China:

• a China 1910 Silver Dollar (K-219) graded NGC MS 64 that has an estimate of $50,000 to $70,000 USD
• a China YR22(1896) Chihli Silver Dollar (L&M-439) graded NGC UNC Details that has an estimate of $35,000 to $50,000 USD
• a China 1914 L. Giorgi Silver Dollar (L&M-73) graded NGC MS 61 that has an estimate of $30,000 to $50,000 USD
• a China YR17(1928) Kansu Silver Dollar (L&M-618) graded NGC MS 61 that has an estimate of $30,000 to $50,000 USD
• a China 1992 12-ounce Gold 1,000 Yuan Panda graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo that has an estimate of $25,000 to $35,000 USD
• a China 1992 5-ounce Gold 500 Yuan Panda graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo that has an estimate of $25,000 to $35,000 USD

Vietnam:

• a Vietnam (1841-47) Annam 5 Tien (SCH-279, KM-341) graded NGC AU 58 that has an estimate of $30,000 to $35,000 USD

Ancients:

• a Carthage c. 350-320 B.C. Zeugitana. Gold Stater graded NGC Ancients MS, 5/5 Strike and 4/5 Surface that has an estimate of $10,000 to $15,000 USD

Burma:

• a Burma CS1214(1852) Kyat graded NGC MS 66 that has an estimate of $4,000 to $8,000 USD

All estimates provided by the auction house.