China, Republic, Sun Yat-Sen, Silver “Mausoleum” Dollar, Year 16 (1927). K-609, NGC MS62, extremely

China, Republic, Sun Yat-SenSilver “Mausoleum” Dollar , Year 16 (1927). ref. Kann-609; L&M-85. Obv. bust facing, rev. sun settings behind hills and mausoleum. Extremely Fine, graded NGC MS62. A beautiful boldy striked coin on both observe and reverse for a extremely scarce and very difficult type to find in MS. This iconic coin was created to commemorate the death of Sun Yat-Sen, and issued almost two years before the marble grand mausoleum erected in his honour was finalized on Purple Mountain, East of Nanjing. The transfer of Sun Yat-Sen's coffin only happened in 1929. Although earlier Republic Dollars are praised for their detailed designs, the engraving work of the Austrian medalist Richard Placht (Vienna Mint) for this coin spurred many criticisms, starting from the non-resemblance of the portrait to missing elements in the final structure of the mausoleum due to his work based on early architectural sketches (such as the impressive final 392 stairs truncated on the reverse). Regardless, this type Dollar remains today one of the most sought-after coins of the Republic coinage, double-featuring one of the major political figures recognized widely within China and internationally as a key leader in the emergence of the Republic and one of the most visited contemporary Chinese monuments. Estimated mintage of only 480 pieces, making this coin extremely rarely seen at auction, and almost impossible to find in such high grade.compare Stack's Bower auction in August 2015 whereas a same type coin graded PCGS MS61 sold for 43,319 USD.Extremely rare type , NGC MS62, Extremely Fine almost UNC.