Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Danchuo Jieding ("Single-Stamp Remittance") Sycee of 5 Taels ND, Opitz-pg. 329 (this piece illustrated), Cribb-Class LXXIII.A. 38x35mm. 183.12gm. The right column of the stamp reads: "Bao Sheng Zi Hao" (foundry name), the left column reads: "Wu Yue Wen Yin" (ingot from the fifth month). A very rare type, with only a single example recorded in the British Museum Collection. The base displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection, and a patch of residue. This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction. Ex. Detroit Money Museum (Inventory no. 2-7-228)

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