It was listed by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
It contains the coat of arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland (consisting of lions and a harp) within a crowned collar inscribed with the Latin motto ‘HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE’ (Shame be to him who thinks evil of it). On the reverse is a dragon within a circle surrounded by four Chinese ideograms, with or without rays – this sample has rays. The diameter is 39mm and the weight 26.6g.
The coin is in excellent condition with high quality crisp details.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art Profile Page
Hong Kong Hong Kong Shanghai Fantasy One Tael Coin 1867
