NGC-certified Chinese Coins Expected to Realize Six Figures in Heritage Sale

A highly desirable “Long-Whiskered Dragon” Pattern is among several rare Chinese coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) that are expected to realize six figures in an upcoming sale. Heritage Auctions' World Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction is being held June 21-22, 2023.

Among the most valuable items is a China YR3(1911) Long Whiskered Dragon Silver Dollar graded NGC SP 63 (lot 30031) with an estimate of $600,000 to $800,000.

The renowned Patterns of esteemed coin designer Luigi Giorgi, particularly the celebrated "Long-Whiskered Dragon" Dollars of 1911, generate unparalleled excitement within the collecting community. These coins, considered the pinnacle of Chinese numismatics, embody a fusion of innovative coin design and monetary policy, aimed at establishing a unified national currency during the final year of the Qing Dynasty. Despite being a trial concept, the captivating Dragon design has left a lasting impression as one of China's most elusive and aesthetically pleasing coins.

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Also in this auction is a China 1907 Gold Small Clouds Tael graded NGC MS 61 (lot 30028), with an estimate of $160,000 to $200,000. This magnificent gold Pattern, widely considered the most renowned of the late Qing Dynasty, commands admiration with its opulent golden hue. These rare and elusive Pattern Taels were officially issued by a government mint and are recognized as sanctioned coinage.

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Also in this auction are four NGC-certified modern 1-kilogram Lunar gold coins, three of which have estimates of $200,000 to $250,000. To learn more about them, go here.

Other NGC-certified coins in this auction include:

• a China 1914 L. Giorgi Silver Dollar from the Dr. Norman Jacobs Collection graded NGC SP 63 (lot 30092) with an estimate of $100,000 to $200,000
• a China YR17(1928) Kweichow Auto Dollar graded NGC MS 62 (lot 30059) with an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000
• a China YR18(1929) Austria Silver Dollar Pattern from the Yuzu Collection graded NGC MS 64 (lot 30104) with an estimate of $100,000 to $120,000
• a China 1926 Shantung Gold 10 Dollars graded NGC MS 65+ (lot 30064) with an estimate of $90,000 to $120,000
• a China 1926 Shantung Gold 20 Dollars graded NGC MS 64★ (lot 30065) with an estimate of $80,000 to $120,000
• a China 1916 Gold Pattern Hung Hsien Dollar graded NGC MS 62 (lot 30098) with an estimate of $80,000 to $120,000
• a Hong Kong 1865 Plain Edge Silver Pattern Dollar graded NGC PF 65 (lot 30152) with an estimate of $60,000 to $80,000
• a Hong Kong 1866 Plain Edge Silver Dollar graded NGC PF 65 Cameo (lot 30153) with an estimate of $40,000 to $60,000
• a China 1898 Hunan Silver Pattern 50 Cents graded NGC SP 55 (lot 30044) with an estimate of $50,000 to $75,000
• a China (1923) Tsao Kun Silver Medal graded NGC MS 63★ (lot 30102) with an estimate of $30,000 to $50,000

Estimates are provided by the auction house. The $ symbol represents US Dollars.