The Beginnings of Tibetan Coinage
(t) CHINA. Tibet. "Vartula" Tangka, ND (ca. 1763-64). Ch'ien-lung (Qianlong). PCGS AU-55.
L&M-Unlisted; K-Unlisted; KM-C-5.2; WS-0241A/0241B. An EXTREMELY RARE Tibetan issue, and one that quite possibly represents the earliest output from Tibet, this exceptional example offers a very bold and well executed strike along with quality that seemingly even RARER than the type itself. Lightly toned, with a charming amber-olive nature accentuating the gunmetal gray and ample remaining brilliance. No doubt one of the finest of the emission extant, and one that represents an incredible opportunity for the specialist of the series.

歷史悠久早期西藏章嘎鑄幣
西藏章嘎銀幣。乾隆時期。
此枚西藏銀幣，存世極為稀少，可能是西藏最早的鑄幣之一，鑄工精湛，圖文清晰，品相之高，更勝其珍稀程度。幣面淡色包漿，迷人的琥珀橄欖色澤，與炮銅灰色相得益彰，底光猶存。毫無疑問是該版式中的佼佼者，對於西藏錢幣的資深藏家而言，這是一次千載難逢的收藏機會。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $31.67 / maximum $614.35). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.

Estimate: $5000.00 - $10000.00