Qing Dynasty. Hsüan-t'ung Shangdong Gaobianbao ("High-Sided") Sycee of 50 Taels ND (1908-1912), Opitz-pg. 325 (this piece illustrated), Cribb-Class IX.B, cf. Tai, Sycee Online, Sd50/1-4. 120mm. 1885.6gm. Cast in Gaoyuan County by the Tongde furnaces. The top row reads: "Gao Yuan" (District), the right column reads: "Xuan Tong Nian Yue" (Hsüan-tung Year Month), the left column reads: "Tong De Yin Lu" (Tongde silver furnace). A bright and lustrous example with very pronounced ridges on the base of the ingot from the casting process. The face displays some light discoloration from a few old labels, and a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection. Very Rare. This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction.

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