(t) CHINA. Yunnan Sanchuo Jieding. Provincial Three Stamp Remittance Ingots. Silver 5 Tael Bank Ingot. Grade AU 53 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
cf. BMC-Class LXVI Group I # 927. Weight: 183.9 gms. "萬泰朵記滙號纹银" (Wantaiduo Bank, remittance bank fine silver), "官公估童福盛看" (Inspected by official public assayer Tongfusheng Bank), "官公估佘庆盛看" (Inspected by official public assayer Sheqingsheng Bank), "元". This nicely preserved and attractive example exhibits deeply applied central and outer stamps with bold clear inscriptions. The assay stamps are nicely centered with most off the inscription clears and only minor portions of the characters over the edges. An added stamp "元" is noticed in the center mentioned for accuracy. Minor earthen deposits amongst the devices add to its originality. A pleasing example of the type displaying rich mottled patina and plenty remaining luster in the protected areas.

Estimate: $700.00 - $1000.00