Bidspirit auction | TWO CHINESE GOLD COINS

TWO CHINESE GOLD COINS - Republican Period, Ca. early-mid 20th century AD. A pair of solid gold coins, one of doughnut-form and the other of domed, solid type, both bearing marks impressed in relief. These coins represent the official gold currency or presentation bullion issued under government supervision, often circulated among high-ranking merchants or used as temple offerings and gifts. The pierced example may have served a dual function as a symbolic amulet of prosperity, reflecting the belief that gold brings wealth and protection.Size: 22-24mm x 22-24mm; Weight: 62.5gProvenance: Prince Collection, 1990s-2014; ex Ira & Larry Goldberg, Auction 62, 03/02/2011, lot 3388 and 3399.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.