VIETNAM. Thanh Thai (1888-1907). Gold 4-Tiên. Photo courtesy Baldwin's

a contemporary jeweller’s copy made for use as an award, Obv Chinese characters around Sun, Rev dragon, 12.9g approx (Sch 428; KM 630). Twice pieced for attachment of cord and multi-coloured tassels (detached), good very fine. Estimate: US$1,500-1,600

The following five lots were purchased in France by a Hong Kong dealer from the personal collection of J. Silvestre, author of “Notes Pour Servir A La Recherche Et Au Classement Des Monnaies Et Medailles De L’Annam Et De La Cochin Chine Francaise”, 1883, Saigon.

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