AIA Hong Kong IV January 2015

Auction Details

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
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Five Dynasties, "Yong Tong Chuan Huo", (A.D. 907-960).2321 - Five Dynasties, "Yong Tong Chuan Huo", (A.D. 907-960).
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China, S-439, Fine, moderate encrustation.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,200.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Han & Chou Dynasty Pairing.2322 - Han & Chou Dynasty Pairing.
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China, Han Dynasty, Emperor Wang Mang, Spade Money, (7-22 AD), 60mm, "DA China, "PU HUANG CHIEN," Schjoth 146, VF, with some encrust...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Han Dynasty, (7-22 A.D.).2323 - Han Dynasty, (7-22 A.D.).
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China, gold inscribed key 5,000 cash, 70mm, S-119, FD 456, VF-EF details, moderate encrustations.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,800.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Ming Dynasty Trio. 1300s-1600s.2324 - Ming Dynasty Trio. 1300s-1600s.
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Ming Tai-Chung (1368-1398) Candareens Schjoth #1134; Ming Hung-Wu Tung Bao (1368-1398) 10 Cash Schjoth #1163; Ming Tien-Chi (1621-1627) 10 Cash Schjot
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m*****o for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Qing Dynasty Duo.2325 - Qing Dynasty Duo.
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China, 10,000-year reign coin, circa 1660, 110 Cash, 40mm, EF; Hsien-feng, 10 Cash, (1851-1861) 45mm, EF, light encrustation. [2]
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to f*****4 for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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S. Sung, Shao Ting Yuan Bao, (1228-1233 A.D.).2326 - S. Sung, Shao Ting Yuan Bao, (1228-1233 A.D.).
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EF details, moderate encrustation.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Tai-Ping Rebellion Pairing, (1851-1864).2327 - Tai-Ping Rebellion Pairing, (1851-1864).
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China, 54mm, Craig 38-2; 42mm, Craig38-3, both EF or so.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to f*****4 for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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1986 5 Yuan, KM 152.2328 - 1986 5 Yuan, KM 152.
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China. Great Wall / Empress of China ship. Unc. In the original packaging.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1991 2 Oz. Proof Silver Panda.2329 - 1991 2 Oz. Proof Silver Panda.
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In the original plastic and black box. Mintage of only 10,000.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a******n for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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China Republic, $1, Y-345, L&M-110, PCGS Graded MS62.2330 - China Republic, $1, Y-345, L&M-110, PCGS Graded MS62.
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Very attractive coin with iridescent gold toning on face with excellent luster and relatively mark free surfaces on front and back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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China, 1914, $1, L&M-63 Y-329.2331 - China, 1914, $1, L&M-63 Y-329.
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NGC graded MS 63. Flashy white surfaces with just a touch of toning on the reverse.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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China, 1920 S$1, L&M-77 Y-329.6, Yuan Shih-Kai.2332 - China, 1920 S$1, L&M-77 Y-329.6, Yuan Shih-Kai.
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NGC graded MS 63, Attractive blue and gold toning, intense luster and minimal bag marks give the appearance of a premium example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to o******o for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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China, 1927 S$1, L&M-49 Y-318A, Memento.2333 - China, 1927 S$1, L&M-49 Y-318A, Memento.
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NGC graded AU 58, 6 Pointed Stars, Iridescent red and golden toning with Considerable luster, a lovely coin that has claims to Uncirculated condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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China, 1927, $1, L&M-49 Y-318A, Memento, six-pointed stars.2334 - China, 1927, $1, L&M-49 Y-318A, Memento, six-pointed stars.
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NGC graded AU 58.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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China, 1932, $1, L & M-108 Y-344, Birds Over Junk.2335 - China, 1932, $1, L & M-108 Y-344, Birds Over Junk.
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NGC graded AU DETAILS "SURFACE HAIRLINES." This beautifully-toned example has the general overall appearance of a choice uncirculated spec...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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China, 1934 S$1, L&M-110, Y-345, Junk Dollar.2336 - China, 1934 S$1, L&M-110, Y-345, Junk Dollar.
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NGC graded ìAU Details - Surface Hairlinesî, Beautiful golden-red color with strong luster and minimal bag marks. Very attractive and eye ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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China, 1934 S$1, L&M-110, Y-345, Junk Dollar.2337 - China, 1934 S$1, L&M-110, Y-345, Junk Dollar.
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NGC graded MS 63, Attractive light golden hues, intense luster and minimal bag marks with the appearance of a premium example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to j****w for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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China, 1934 S$1, L&M-110, Y-345, Junk Dollar.2338 - China, 1934 S$1, L&M-110, Y-345, Junk Dollar.
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NGC graded MS 64, Beautiful light golden color with intense luster and minimal bag marks. Very attractive for grade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to o******o for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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China, Memento Dollar, ND (1927), $1, Y-318a, L&M-49.2339 - China, Memento Dollar, ND (1927), $1, Y-318a, L&M-49.
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Raw coin that appears Uncirculated to CU but there are three very small chop marks on the face. Attractive coin with considerable luster and weak stri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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China, Szechuan $1, 1912, L&M-366, Y-456 .2340 - China, Szechuan $1, 1912, L&M-366, Y-456 .
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NGC graded AU 55, attractive gray toning with considerable luster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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