5 Cent China Silver

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-04-24
1899,CHINA. Kiangnan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), CD (1899). NGC MS-64.L&M-228; K-80; Y-141a; WS-0814. Nice even toning with strong underlying luster throughout. One of only ten pieces graded in mint state, tied with one other piece from PCGS as the finest certified example.Pedigree:

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-04-24
1900,CHINA. Kiangnan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), CD (1900). NGC MS-64.L&M-236; K-85; Y-141a; WS-0826. Appealing frosty mint luster.

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-04-24
1899,CHINA. Kiangnan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), CD (1899). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.L&M-228; K-80; Y-141a; WS-0814. Very scarce type, especially in high grade. Choice golden amber hued toning. Quite attractive.PCGS#: 149854Pedigree: Ex: Edgar Mandel Collection.

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-04-24
1898,CHINA. Kiangnan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), ND (1898). PCGS MS-64 Secure Holder.L&M-214c; K-70a; Y-141a; WS-0792. Dragon not encircled. Six point rosette. Sharply struck with faint toning. Exceptional quality for this type.PCGS#: 163344

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-04-24
1897,CHINA. Kiangnan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), ND (1897). PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.L&M-214b; K-70; Y-141; WS-0793. Circle around dragon. Sharply struck. Light iridescent toning with highly lustrous glittering surfaces. Highly attractive. Tied with two other pieces at PCGS as the finest cer ...

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-04-24
1900,CHINA. Kiangnan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), CD (1900). PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.L&M-236; K-85; Y-141a; WS-0826. Toned.PCGS#: 143715