CHINA #Szechuan Province - Rupee, (1911-33). For use in #Tibet and struck at the #Chengtu Mint. | VF 35 by NGC ~ Lovely Circulation Cameo! 🥰 For use in Tibet and imitative of the type of the Indian Rupee of British #India. A distinctive coin from Qing Dynasty China and this is the high silver-fineness "small heads" according to Scott Semans. This is a contrast from the "big head" type that were struck generally at the Kangding Mint. Those are more reddish in color! Beautiful circulation cameo and effect, with nice overall tone and even wear. Graded by NGC a strong VF 35 and features evenly struck rims and details on the reverse (wreath) are clearly delineated. Casting defect at the 3 o'clock position on the reverse and no trace of mounting. Nice, wholesome example of an ever-popular series. Variety: Collared bust of Emperor Kuang Hsu, No Bud at the 12:30 interior wreath. Chin strap has 13 pearls. Struck at the Chengdu Mint. References: #Krause Y 3.2. Acquired February 2023. From an English Collection. Slab images courtesy to #NGC.

#Repost with #NGC PhotoVision Plus: 1893 Hong Kong 10 Cents - MS 64+ | Original golden tone on the periphery, with near choice surfaces. Blazing luster and clean surfaces. | An original Victoria Issue from a more common date, but conditionally desirable. #hongkong #toned

Two Yunnan AU 58 City Hall 20 Cents. Toned and sharp strike, with luster in hand. Hard to get these nicely graded as many come back cleaned. Graded by #NGC and a nice addition to my Yunnan Province collection. Struck in 1949, the 38th Year of the Republic.