(t) CHINA. Gold Tael Ingot, ND (ca. 1945). Chung-King Mint. PCGS MS-63.
L&M-1074. Dimensions: 32x25mm; Weight: 30.94 gms. The obverse stamps relate the serial number (CK91106), the fineness (996.8), and the weight in taels (.992), along with a spade money type, while the reverse conveys the authority of the central mint. Rich and satiny honey-gold surfaces glisten when rotated under a light source, while wholesome specks of russet and charcoal patina establish full originality. Edges and corners remain razor sharp with crisply cut right angles, another wonderful characteristic to this Choice ingot that is tied for finest known in the PCGS population report.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500.
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民國三十四年中央造幣廠鑄布圖壹兩金條。重慶造幣廠。
尺寸：32x25mm；重量：30.94 克。正面戳記有序號（CK91106）、成色（996.8）和重量（0.992），以及布幣圖，而反面則帶中央造幣廠的戳記。在光源下旋轉時，光滑濃郁的蜂蜜金色錠面閃閃發光，赤褐色和木炭包漿風格十足。錠緣和邊角保持鋒利，直角清晰，PCGS中評鑑最高分。