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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Bank of Taiwan, Limited, ND (1944-45) Issue Specimen.2161 - Bank of Taiwan, Limited, ND (1944-45) Issue Specimen.
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Taiwan, 10 Yen, P-1930s3 S/M#T70, Specimen banknote, Bank of Taiwan logo's watermark, Red Mi-Hon overprint, Block # 11, S/N 854092, PMG graded C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to f*****4 for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Bank of Taiwan, ND (1904) Gold Note Issue Group.2162 - Bank of Taiwan, ND (1904) Gold Note Issue Group.
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Lot of 5 notes, all are 1 Yen, P-1911 (S/M#70-10), Issued banknotes, Black on yellow-orange underprint, Two Onagadori cockerels at upper center, facin
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to o******o for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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T'ai-Nan Official Silver Notes, 2nd Issue.2163 - T'ai-Nan Official Silver Notes, 2nd Issue.
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China Taiwan. Year 21, 1895. 1 Dollar. P-1904a. Thick regular paper, denomination printed. Nice Very Fine or better.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,800.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to a******n for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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T'ai-Nan Official Silver Notes, 2nd Issue.2164 - T'ai-Nan Official Silver Notes, 2nd Issue.
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China Taiwan. Year 21, 1895. 5 Dollars. P-1905b. Thin paper variety. Denomination hand written. Holed. Nice Very Fine.
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 "Peking Branch" Issue Banknote.2165 - Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 "Peking Branch" Issue Banknote.
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Peking, China, 1907, $1, P-S272 S/M#T101-1b, Unlisted issued, only listed as Specimen, Extremely rare if not unique issued example of this outstandin
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for (110,000.00) = 110,000.00
 
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Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Share. 1900.2166 - Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Share. 1900.
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Shanghai, China. January 31, 1900, 1000 Shanghai-Taels. Blue borders, embossed paper seal with monogram, #1201, with the appearance of Very Fine. Some
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
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Exchange Bank of China, 1920 ìTientsinî branch Issue Trio.2167 - Exchange Bank of China, 1920 ìTientsinî branch Issue Trio.
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Lot of 3 notes, all issued and 1920 dated, Includes 1 Yuan, P-S304b (S/M#C256-1b), ìPî overprint VF to Choice VF; 5 Yuan, P-S305a (S/M#C25...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
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Exchange Bank of China, 1928 ìCentsî Issue Pair.2168 - Exchange Bank of China, 1928 ìCentsî Issue Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, includes 10 Cents, P-S309c (S/M#C256-10), Choice Fine to VF with paper toning and 20 Cents, P-S310c (S/M#C256-11), XF to Choice XF con
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to S********4.. for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Mercantile Bank of India, Limited, 1916 Issued Banknote.2169 - Mercantile Bank of India, Limited, 1916 Issued Banknote.
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Shanghai, China. 1st July, 1916, $10, P-S443 S/M#S54-4, Issued banknote, Choice VG to Fine condition, Small split on the top middle upper margin and o
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 19,000.00
Sold to E******s for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Yokohama Specie Bank Limited, Tsingtao Branch, 1918 ND Issue.2170 - Yokohama Specie Bank Limited, Tsingtao Branch, 1918 ND Issue.
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China, ND (1918). 10 Sen, P-S750a (S/M #H31-130b), Issued banknote, Blue and brown, Agency period Block #767, Appears in Fine + condition with 2 verti
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Estimate : 2,600.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Yokohama Specie Bank, ND (1918) Issued Banknote.2171 - Yokohama Specie Bank, ND (1918) Issued Banknote.
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Quindao, China, 10 Sen, Pick S750b. Issued banknote, Block 1470 used during the Agency period, Only authorized to be issued and used in Qingdao. VF wi
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Estimate : 2,600.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Yu Fung Deh, 1923 Private Banknote.2172 - Yu Fung Deh, 1923 Private Banknote.
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China, 1 Yuan, Issued banknote, blue on orange, buildings on left and right, back brown, XF-AU condition. Scarce private note.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to o***g for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Four different Banks.2173 - Four different Banks.
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China. Charhar Commercial Bank. 1933 5 Yuan P-S856Ca Extremely Fine; Others include Kirin Yung Heng Provincial Bank, Provincial Bank of Shensi and Ban
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Bank of Bai Hai, 1947 Issue.2174 - Bank of Bai Hai, 1947 Issue.
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China, 500 Yuan, P-S3620E, CU, Attractive banknote.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to o******o for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Bank of Chinan, 1939 High Grade Banknote Issue Group.2175 - Bank of Chinan, 1939 High Grade Banknote Issue Group.
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China, Lot of 7 notes, Includes 1 Yuan, P-S3067 S/M#C81-0.7; 2 Yuan, P-S3068 (2); 5 Yuan, P-S3069, S/M#C81-1.3; 5 Yuan, P-S3069Ca, S/M#C81-1.6; 10 Yu
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Bank of Chinan, 1939 High Grade Banknote Issue Pair.2176 - Bank of Chinan, 1939 High Grade Banknote Issue Pair.
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China, Lot of 2 notes, Both are 100 Yuan, P-S3084Aa, Without Place Name, Unc. to CU and P-S3083Ab, T'ai Hang overprint, CU, S/M#C81-15.9; Attrac...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to o******o for (3,400.00) = 3,400.00
 
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Bank of Kiangsi, 1916 Dollar Issue Banknote.2177 - Bank of Kiangsi, 1916 Dollar Issue Banknote.
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China, $5, P-S1101, S/M#C102-11, Issued banknote, Face black and green on orange underprint, back red and blue, S/N 216659, Uncirculated to CU conditi
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Estimate : 3,800.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Bank of Kiangsi, 1916 Dollar Issue.2178 - Bank of Kiangsi, 1916 Dollar Issue.
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China, 1916, $10, P-S1102, S/M#C102-12, Issued, Orange and m/c, towers on left and right, back blue and yellow with city scene, Choice AU to Uncircula
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Bank of Shansi, Charhar & Hopei, 1938 Issue.2179 - Bank of Shansi, Charhar & Hopei, 1938 Issue.
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China. 1 Chiao=10 cents, P-S3136, S/M#C168-1, Issued, Unc. to CU, Attractive note rarely seen this nice.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Chihli Province, 1928 Treasury Exchange Notes Issue.2180 - Chihli Province, 1928 Treasury Exchange Notes Issue.
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China. 1928, 1 Yuan, P-S1241a, S/M#C160-10, Issued banknote, orange with bridge in middle, back orange with large red seal, AU to Choice AU with one l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to o***g for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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