1906,
CHINA. Tael Pattern, CD (1906). Tientsin Mint. NGC MS-63.
Hu Poo Tai Ching 1906 Pattern Tael
L&M-16; K-934; KM-Pn300; WS-0021; Chang Foundation-pg. 72#30. Restrike in silver. As outlined in the Chang Foundation reference, this is a restrike from original dies. Lightly toned with high luster throughout. This example is used as a plate coin for this type in "Top Chinese Coins" by Chou, Guth and Smith. Tied with two other piece in this numeric grade, one PCGS and one NGC, although PCGS gives this series specimen grades, with eight finer.
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