Human civilization doesn't get much more ancient than China, whose history dates back more than 5,000 years and whose global influence can be seen in everything from how people govern to what they.
The Stephen Album auction in January will include a 1921 "Pavilion dollar" which is among the most sought-after Asian coins created due to its mysterious history.
A Chinese 1921 Pavilion "dollar" hand-engraved with an honoree recipient's name is only the tenth example of one of these intriguing pieces to appear at auction and is featured in Stephen Album's May sale.
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