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
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National Bank of Viet Nam, ND (1955) Uniface Specimen.2301 - National Bank of Viet Nam, ND (1955) Uniface Specimen.
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South Viet Nam, 2 Dong, P-12, Unlisted uniface front and back specimens, Purplish-blue on face and back, Boat at right, "Giay Mau" overpri...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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National Bank of Viet Nam, ND (1955) Uniface Specimen.2302 - National Bank of Viet Nam, ND (1955) Uniface Specimen.
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South Viet Nam, 5 Dong, P-13, Unlisted uniface front and back specimens, Dull red on peach underprint on face and back, Farmer with water buffalo, &...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Government of the Straits Settlements, 1935 Banknote Quintet.2303 - Government of the Straits Settlements, 1935 Banknote Quintet.
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Lot of 5 notes, All are 1935, $1, P-16b, King George V on right, blue and m/c, tiger on back, grades range from Fine to VF. Please inspect, nice assor
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
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Government of Siam, 1929-1933 Issue Banknote Assortment.2304 - Government of Siam, 1929-1933 Issue Banknote Assortment.
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Thailand, Lot of 5 notes, Includes 1 Baht, P-16b (4), various dates between 1930 and 1933, VG to Fine; and, 1929, 10 Baht, P-18b, VF to Choice VF with
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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Government of Siam, 1934 & 1936 Issues and Japanese Intervention, 1942-44 ND Banknote Assortment.2305 - Government of Siam, 1934 & 1936 Issues and Japanese Intervention, 1942-44 ND Banknote Assortment.
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Thailand, Lot of 8 notes, Includes 1934, 1 Baht, P-22, VF; 1936, 10 Baht, Fine; ND 1942 Issues, 50 Satang, P-43 (3), all in VG; 1 Baht, P-44a, VG Repa
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Government of Siam, 1934 Issue, Series 3, Banknote Assortment.2306 - Government of Siam, 1934 Issue, Series 3, Banknote Assortment.
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Thailand, Lot of 9 notes, All are 1 Baht, P-22, TDLR issues, Includes 9 different dates of April and May 1934, this would be a difficult to assemble d
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Government of Siam, 1934-35 Issue, Series 3, Banknote Assortment.2307 - Government of Siam, 1934-35 Issue, Series 3, Banknote Assortment.
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Thailand, Lot of 20 notes, All are 1 Baht, P-22, TDLR issues, Includes 9 different dates of January, 1935 and 11 different dates of February, 1935, th
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Government of Siam, 1935-36 Issue, Banknote Assortment.2308 - Government of Siam, 1935-36 Issue, Banknote Assortment.
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Thailand, Lot of 11 notes, All are 1 Baht, P-26, TDLR issues, all with different 1935 dates, this would be another difficult to assemble date collect
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Ceylon Coin Grouping. 1802 to 1963.2309 - Ceylon Coin Grouping. 1802 to 1963.
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1/192 Rixdollar 1802 Fine or so; 1 _ Pence ñ 1839 Fine; _ Farthing ñ 1851 VF; _ Stiver 1815 Fine, dark, small scratch; Stiver ñ 1815...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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10 Cash Provincial Issues Copper Coin Assortment.2310 - 10 Cash Provincial Issues Copper Coin Assortment.
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China. Includes examples Empire period from: Pei Yang; Fung Tien; Hu Nan; Kiang Su; Kiang Soo; Kiang Nan; Hu Peh; Shang Tung; Republic of China in add
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Another Chou Dynasty Spade Money Trio.2311 - Another Chou Dynasty Spade Money Trio.
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China, Hollow handled spade, S# 41, 95mm, VF details, light encrustation; large size "Chi" knife, 185mm, S# 46, EF, broken in two at the b...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
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China Empire 1000 Cash (1851-1861).2312 - China Empire 1000 Cash (1851-1861).
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Hsien-feng, VG-Fine.
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China, Kwantung Province, ND(1890-1908).2313 - China, Kwantung Province, ND(1890-1908).
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$1, 2 Candareens, Y-203, reverse with English legends around dragon, Almost Uncirculated.
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
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China, Kwantung Province, ND(1890-1908).2314 - China, Kwantung Province, ND(1890-1908).
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$1, 2 Candareens, Y-203, reverse with English legends around dragon, VF-EF, minor rim bruises,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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China, Qing Dynasty, Shun-Chih, (1689-1721 A.D). China, Candareens, FD# 2249, VF, light encrustation2315 - China, Qing Dynasty, Shun-Chih, (1689-1721 A.D). China, Candareens, FD# 2249, VF, light encrustation
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China, Qing Dynasty, Shun-Chih, (1689-1721 A.D). China, Candareens, FD# 2249, VF, light encrustation.
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Estimate : 3,800.00 - 7,500.00
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Chinese Cash Coin Assortment. 1644-1912.2316 - Chinese Cash Coin Assortment. 1644-1912.
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Shun-Chih; Tao-Kuang; K'angHsi T'ung Pao; Ch'ien Lung T'ung Pao. Average grade is Very Fine, several better. [33]
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Chinese knife and shoe.2317 - Chinese knife and shoe.
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Narrow shoe, pointed shoulder shoe, round shoulder shoe. Knife. 4 pieces.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Chinese large size cash.2318 - Chinese large size cash.
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China Empire. 57 and 44mm. 2 pieces.
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Chou Dynasty Spade Money Trio.2319 - Chou Dynasty Spade Money Trio.
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China, Value 10 Spade, FD# 289, 98mm, VF details, moderate encrustation; Pointed legged "Pu" money, 55mm, FD# 137, Fine, light encrustatio...
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Early Chinese Trio, (1100s to 1300s).2320 - Early Chinese Trio, (1100s to 1300s).
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China, Jin Dynasty, Cheng'an Bao (1196-1201) 33mm, VF; Yuan Dynasty, Ta Yuan, 1310 A. D. , 40mm, Schjoth 1099, F-VF; Yuan Chin-Cheng (1341-1367)...
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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.
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Estimate : 2,200.00 - 3,800.00
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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
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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.
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Estimate : 3,800.00 - 7,500.00
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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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.
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
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Chinese Peopleís Republic Proof 1980 1 Yuan Olympic Medal Assortment.2341 - Chinese Peopleís Republic Proof 1980 1 Yuan Olympic Medal Assortment.
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KM-19, KM-20, KM-21, KM-22, KM-30(2), KM-32, KM-58. Brass. Gem Proof, in plastic capsules. [8]
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Group of ìAuspicious Matterî 5 Yuan Silver Piedfort. 1997.2342 - Group of ìAuspicious Matterî 5 Yuan Silver Piedfort. 1997.
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Child with carp. Four pieces in the original plastic. [4]
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
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Overseas Chinese Patriotic Association, ND (ca.1930's) Coin, Medal or Token.2343 - Overseas Chinese Patriotic Association, ND (ca.1930's) Coin, Medal or Token.
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Canton, China. 26.5mm diameter, Brass colored token or medal with Chinese characters and world globe on one side and text in English "Overseas ...
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Republic, Manchukuo and Taiwan.2344 - Republic, Manchukuo and Taiwan.
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China. Ho-Nan 20 Cash (25); Taiwan (1); Manchukuo (11). 37 pieces. Generally Good to Fine.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
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Group of Hong Kong Coins, 1881-19732345 - Group of Hong Kong Coins, 1881-1973
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Lot of 20 Hong Kong coins, includes 50 Cents, 1905, XF; 25 Cents, 1888, VF; 10 Cents, 1901 UNC & 1904 VF; 5 Cents 1901 VF and 1903 VF; and others.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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Selection of Hong Kong Coins, 1863-1951.2346 - Selection of Hong Kong Coins, 1863-1951.
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1937 5 Cents, Unc; 1950 5 Cents Unc; 1951 10 Cents Unc. and 14 other assorted silver and copper coins. [17]
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 10 Sen Assortment. 1907-1912.2347 - Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 10 Sen Assortment. 1907-1912.
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A nice selection of dates. The average grade is VF-EF, with some better pieces included. All are toned to some extent, and several are stained. Should
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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Japanese Emperor Yoshito 10 Sen Assortment. 1913-1917.2348 - Japanese Emperor Yoshito 10 Sen Assortment. 1913-1917.
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A nice selection of dates. The average grade is VF-EF, with some better pieces included. All are toned to some extent, and several are stained. Should
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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Assortment of Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 20 Sen Dated in the 1870s and 1880s.2349 - Assortment of Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 20 Sen Dated in the 1870s and 1880s.
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Yr.3(1870) VF; Yr.4(1871)(3) Fine-VF; Yr.6(1873)(4) Fine, VF, VF, EF; Yr.7(1874)(3) VF, VF, EF; Yr.9(1876)(6) Fine stains, VF, VF, VF, EF, EF; Yr.10(1
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Assortment of Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 20 Sen Dated in the 1890s.2350 - Assortment of Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito 20 Sen Dated in the 1890s.
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Yr.24(1891) F-VF; Yr.25(1892) VF; Yr.27(1894)(3) F-VF; Yr.28(1895)(4) F-VF, one is dark; Yr.29(1896) F-VF; Yr.30(1897)(2) both EF; Yr.31(1898)(8) Fine
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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