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AIA Hong Kong IV January 2015

Auction CurrencyHKD Auction LocationKelleher & Rogers, Ltd., Malaysia Bldg., 9/F, 50 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong In Person PreviewViewing times and appointments:

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On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our fourth Hong Kong auction. We are offering over 370 lots of Chinese and Asian Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins in association with Kelleher & Rogers Fine Asian Auctions Ltd., on January 10th, 2015 in Hong Kong. We are privileged to have exciting consignments that include hundreds of notes as well as major rarities in our upcoming sale including two new discovery notes, one from Hong Kong, The Mercantile Bank of India, 1948 $500 high grade specimen and the other a 1907 Deutsch-Asiatische $1 Issued Peking Branch rarity previously known only as a specimen and unreported issued, both being discovery notes and never offered previously at auction. Also included will be many desirable banknotes that are rarely seen at auction in addition to a large assortment of specialized issues from many areas.
Additional highlights include 47 lots of Chinese and Asian scripophily, many in group lots; An ICG graded Very Fine 30, Ming note begins the Empire issues and also includes a number of early Ch’ing notes; An attractive and rare group of Commercial Bank of China, 1920 issues are followed by Bank of China, Bank of Communications and Central Bank of China issues in single and group lots with many rare notes; Taiwan is represented by a number of scarce and rare varieties and is sure to please the discriminating collector; a Hunan Government Bank, Official Mint Hunan, Yr.32 (1906) Issued Banknote with “Teals” Spelling Error is offered by us for the first time; Numerous Provincial Banks are offered with many specimens and issued notes; Hong Kong is highlighted by an amazing Mercantile Bank of India, 1948 $500 Specimen PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 which no other examples of this early date having been at auction previously. A large variety of issued and specimen Asian banknotes follow with many desirable issues present.
We are offering over 60 lots of Asian coins including Empire and Republic China coins, Japanese coins and many others. A majority of the coins come from the Hamtramck Collection, acquired by a U.S. Army Officer spanning 4 decades from the 1940’s to the 1980’s and numerous countries.
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The auction will take place in Hong Kong at:

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd., Fine Asian Auctions Malaysia Bldg., 9/F, 50 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 852 3153 5541 Fax: 852 3153 5543
Email- stamps@kelleherasia.com
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Selection of Post 1900 Japanese 20 Sen. 1904-1905.2351 - Selection of Post 1900 Japanese 20 Sen. 1904-1905.
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Yr.37(1904)(4) F-VF, F-VF, EF, EF; Yr.38(1905)(10) VF-EF to AU. All with silvery gray toning. [14]
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Assortment of Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen. 1870 to 1905.2352 - Assortment of Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen. 1870 to 1905.
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Yr.3(1870); Yr.4(1871); Yr.30(1897); Yr.31(1898); Yr.38(1905). All VF-EF, with silvery gray toning. [5]
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Grouping of Fine or Better Japanese 50 Sen. 1871 to 1910.2353 - Grouping of Fine or Better Japanese 50 Sen. 1871 to 1910.
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Yr.4(1871 F-VF, toned; Yr.31(1898)(3) F-VF, VF, EF; Yr.32(1899) VF; Yr.38(1905) EF-AU; Yr.43(1910) VF details, bent, scratched. Some with spotty tonin
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen Selection. 1871 to 1905.2354 - Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen Selection. 1871 to 1905.
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Yr.4(1871); Yr.30(1897); Yr.31(1898); Yr.32(1899); Yr.38(1905). All VF-EF with silver gray toning. [5]
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Selection of Extremely Fine Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen. 1898 to 1905.2355 - Selection of Extremely Fine Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen. 1898 to 1905.
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Yr.31(1898); Yr.32(1899); Yr.36(1903); Yr.37(1904); Yr.38(1905). All with silvery gray toning. [5]
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Another Japanese Silver 50 Sen Grouping. 1902 to 1917.2356 - Another Japanese Silver 50 Sen Grouping. 1902 to 1917.
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All different. Emperor Mutsuhito - Yr.35(1902); Yr.40(1907); Yr.41(1908); Yr.42(1909); Yr.43(1910). Yoshito - Yr.5(1916); Yr.6(1917). All Extremely Fi
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Grouping of Extremely Fine Japanese 50 Sen. 1907 to 1917.2357 - Grouping of Extremely Fine Japanese 50 Sen. 1907 to 1917.
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Emperor Mutsuhito - Yr.40(1907); Yr.41(1908)(2); Yr.42(1909)(5); Yr.43(1910)(2). Yoshito - Yr.6(1917). All Extremely Fine or so; most with silvery gra
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Trio of Almost Uncirculated Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen Pieces. 1898 to 1905.2358 - Trio of Almost Uncirculated Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 50 Sen Pieces. 1898 to 1905.
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Yr.31(1898); Yr.32(1899); Yr.38(1905). All three are lightly and attractively toned.[3]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Japanese Emperors Yoshito & Hirohito 50 Sen Grouping. 1922 to 1934.2359 - Japanese Emperors Yoshito & Hirohito 50 Sen Grouping. 1922 to 1934.
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A wide assortment of dates. The grades average VF-EF, but there are some AU examples as well. Most are silvery gray, a few are stained or dark. Must b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Japanese Silver 50 Sen Assortment. 1902 to 1917.2360 - Japanese Silver 50 Sen Assortment. 1902 to 1917.
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All different. Emperor Mutsuhito - Yr.35(1902); Yr.40(1907); Yr.41(1908); Yr.42(1909); Yr.43(1910); Yr.44(1911); Yr.45(1912). Emperor Yoshito - Yr.2(1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Japanese Silver 50 Sen Selection. 1907 to 1917.2361 - Japanese Silver 50 Sen Selection. 1907 to 1917.
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All different. Emperor Mutsuhito - Yr.40(1907); Yr.41(1908); Yr.42(1909); Yr.43(1910); Yr.44(1911); Yr.45(1912). Yoshito - Yr.4(1915); Yr.6(1917). Mo
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1 Yen Year 16 (1883).2362 - 1 Yen Year 16 (1883).
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Japan, EF, with beautiful iridescent blue toning.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Large Grouping of Japanese 50 Sen. 1902 to 1911.2363 - Large Grouping of Japanese 50 Sen. 1902 to 1911.
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Mostly VF or Better. Emperor Mutsuhito - Yr.35(1902)(2); Yr.40(1907)(10); Yr.41(1908)(15); Yr.42(1909)(4); Yr.43(1910)(5); Yr.44(1911)(2). Most with
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Japan, M36 (1903) and M38 (1905) (2), 1 Yen Coiled Dragon Dollar Trio.2364 - Japan, M36 (1903) and M38 (1905) (2), 1 Yen Coiled Dragon Dollar Trio.
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Japan, Lot of 3 coins, Includes M36, NGC graded AU 58 and M38, NGC graded AU 55 and AU 58, attractive coin with blue and gold toning, the surfaces wit
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
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Mostly Japanese Assortment. 1882-1970s.2365 - Mostly Japanese Assortment. 1882-1970s.
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Japan. Mint Sets, 1970(5), 1972; Miscellaneous Japanese copper, copper-nickel and silver minors, mostly attributed, with a few South Korean examples i
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Chinese Lunar Zodiac Commemorative Coins. 2001-2012.2366 - Chinese Lunar Zodiac Commemorative Coins. 2001-2012.
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National Bank of the Republic of Liberia. Full set mounted on a red card. All Choice BU.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Mexican 8 Reales with Chop marks, Counter stamps, and Punches, 1770 and1888.2367 - Mexican 8 Reales with Chop marks, Counter stamps, and Punches, 1770 and1888.
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Both with VF details. [2]
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Straits Settlements, East India Co. and India Straits Coin Assortment.2368 - Straits Settlements, East India Co. and India Straits Coin Assortment.
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Lot of 16 coins, includes Straits Settlements, 1907 $1, Fine; East India Co., 1832-1858 (5); East India Company 1832 1/4 Anna Fine, and others. [16] n
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Nicer Grade Straits Settlement Assortment. 1920-1921.2369 - Nicer Grade Straits Settlement Assortment. 1920-1921.
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1-3) 1921 50 Cents AU. 2-3) 1920 $1 AU, Unc. [5]
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Estimate : 3,800.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Straits Settlement Coin Assortment. 1845 to 1926.2370 - Straits Settlement Coin Assortment. 1845 to 1926.
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º Cents ñ 1845 VF; 1884 F-VF; 1901 VG; 1916 EF-AU; _ Cent - 1872 Good, scratch; 1919 AU; Cents - 1845 VF, light scratches; 1862 Cent VG; ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Straits Settlement Grouping. 1862-1927.2371 - Straits Settlement Grouping. 1862-1927.
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Cents - 1862 VG, verdigris; 1874 VG; 1885 F-VF; 1920 VF-EF; 1926 VF-EF. 10 Cents - 1927 EF, light scratch; 1900 VF. [7]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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