Lot 6976

Bronze Age Artifacts Gold Proofset 1981 (KM PS8) cont. 200 Yuan Leopard (KM47, Fr.11), 200 Yuan Dragon (KM47, Fr.12), 400 Yuan Rhinoceros (KM48, Fr.10) & 800 Yuan Elephant (KM49, Fr.9) - mintage 1.000 sets - Proof in orig. box with COA, a fine offering of one of the first commemorative series in modern Chinese numismatics. Careful scrutiny reveals a paucity of distracting marks, allowing collectors to fully appreciate the discoveries rendered upon each specially prepared proof planchet, accompanied by the original lacquered box of issue and COA #00098