Triton XIX, Lot: 2288. Estimate $30000. Sold for $55000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHINA, Zhōnghuá Mínguó (Republic of China). Provincial issues. 1912-1949. Pattern AV 20 Yuán (23.5mm, 12.23 g, 12h). Shāndōng province. Tiānjīn Central mint. Dated year 15 of the Republic (AD 1926). Legend in Hànzì characters within wreath / Dragon and phoenix atop symbol of longevity. L&M 1065; Kann 1535; KM Pn9; Friedberg 6. In NGC encapsulation graded AU 55. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from M. Louis Teller, December 2002.