Comments on: PCGS Certifies Unique 1903 China Fengtien Province Tael

By: Beldeu Singh

Beldeu Singh — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:40:39 +0000

From the lettering and the beautiful rim, i suspect this coin might have been minted, not in China, but at the Heaton Mint, Birmingham.

By: Beldeu Singh

Beldeu Singh — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:37:25 +0000

This is a beautiful coin. The dimensions and weight are not provided. I understand that Taels before the 1930 monetary reform were of different weights ranging from 25.8 to 51.2 and Shanghai Tael was 37.7 grams. The Taels are of 38.5 to about 44mm, in general. Perhaps those minted before 1930, many weighed 37.7 (usually about 37.67 grams or thereabout and some were 37.75 grams) but Taels of the same design minted after 1930 were around or close to 30.25 grams which was the established “market Tael.” I would appreciate more info on the subject. Thanking you. Best regards.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:32:01 +0000

This is an awesome coin. i wonder how much it will hit if it appears in an auction? it broke the auction record 20 years ago. 3-5 times the price of the 2nd most expensive coin. Cant WAIT!

By: CW

CW — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:35:12 +0000

If PCGS is grading for the Chinese market, why aren’t any of the slab labels in Chinese or bilingual text? This seems like a pretty obvious oversight.