Triton XIX, Lot: 2284. Estimate $7500. Sold for $13000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHINA, Zhōnghuá Dìguó (Empire of China). Yuán Shìkăi. 1915-1916. AV 10 Yuán (21mm, 7.37 g, 12h). Tiānjīn Central mint. Struck 1916. Bust left in military uniform / Dragon flying left; legend in Hànzì characters above and below. L&M 1027; Kann 1515; KM (Y) 333; Friedberg 3. In NGC encapsulation graded AU 58. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Pacific Coast Auctions (28 February 1982), lot 38.