(t) CHINA. Shaanxi Caoding. Provincial Trough Ingots. Silver 4.25

(t) CHINA. Shaanxi Caoding. Provincial Trough Ingots. Silver 4.25 Tael Sales Tax Ingot. Graded AU by Hua Xia Ping Ji Grading Company. BMC-XLII Group A. Weight: 157 gms. Stamped: "龍駒寨厘金局" (Longjuzhai village, sales tax office). This nicely preserved example exhibits a deeply impressed stamp with bold characters and lustrous surfaces. Light attractive gray patina lends to its pleasing appearance and eye appeal. The "厘金" was a form of transit taxation in China introduced to finance armies to suppress the Taiping Rebellion. An interesting ingot that is certain to see much interest from collectors. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500. 陝西省四兩二錢五分厘金槽錠。 重157克。戳記"龍駒寨厘金局"。保存完好，戳記壓印深峻，字形挺拔，幣面光澤瑩潤。淺灰色包漿清麗，賞心悦目。"厘金"為清代徵收的一種過境税，原為籌措軍餉以鎮壓太平天國而設，歷史意義深遠。饒有趣味的一枚，必定能引起藏家廣泛關注。 (t) This lot was manufactured in China (including Hong Kong), Russia or Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after tariffs were enacted by the United States. Accordingly, as of February 27, 2026, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff for China manufactured items, and a 35% import tariff for Russia or Belarus manufactured items. In addition a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $33.58 / maximum $651.50) will apply. Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.

Estimate:$600

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