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Allen Berk Collection of Rare Chinese
and Asian Banknotes
With Additional consignments and properties of Chinese, Asian and Worldwide Banknotes, Coins and Scripophily.

January 26th, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Harbour Plaza North Point Hotel,
665 King’s Road, Northpoint,
Hong Kong, China
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The auction will take place in Hong Kong at the:

Harbour Plaza North Point Hotel,
665 King’s Road, Northpoint,
Hong Kong, China
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Chartered Bank, 1961: 1967 ND Issue.251 - Chartered Bank, 1961: 1967 ND Issue.
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Hong Kong, 1977, $500, P-72d, Issued banknote, black and dark brown on m/c underprint with male portrait on left, back brown, Signature titles “Accoun
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. 1926-27 Issue.252 - Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. 1926-27 Issue.
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Hong Kong, 1st January 1926, $1, P-172a, Issued banknote, Blue on m/c, back purple, Choice Fine to almost VF condition, BWC.
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Estimate : 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. 1932-35 and 1949 Issue Banknote Pair.253 - Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. 1932-35 and 1949 Issue Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1948, $10, P-178, VF; 1953, $10, P-179Aa, Choice VF, attractive pair of notes. BWC.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp., 1954 Issue.254 - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp., 1954 Issue.
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Hong Kong, 4th February, 1959, $5, P-180b, Issued banknote, Brown on m/c with seated allegorical woman on right, back brown and m/c, S/N M/H 782,136,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp., 1963 Issue.255 - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp., 1963 Issue.
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Hong Kong, $5, P-181b, Issued banknote, Brown on m/c with seated allegorical woman on right, back brown and m/c, S/N 143707 AW, PMG graded Gem Uncircu
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Hong Kong & Swatow Commercial Bank, Western Branch - Commercial Bank of Hong Kong, Ltd, 1966 Issue C256 - Hong Kong & Swatow Commercial Bank, Western Branch - Commercial Bank of Hong Kong, Ltd, 1966 Issue C
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Hong Kong, 1966, H.K.$50.00, P-Unlisted, Orange red on light orange yellow underprint, back with facing dragons, and adhesive 15 Cents revenue stamp,
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Estimate : 2,000.00
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Lee Ka Yuen Emporium, ND (ca. 1950-60) Private Scrip Note.257 - Lee Ka Yuen Emporium, ND (ca. 1950-60) Private Scrip Note.
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Kowloon, Hong Kong, ND (1950-60), 20 Cents, P-Unlisted, Pink on white paper, Chinese signature red hand stamps, Choice AU condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Government of Hong Kong, 1935 ND Issue.258 - Government of Hong Kong, 1935 ND Issue.
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Hong Kong, $1, P-311, Issued banknote, Purple on m/c with King George V at right, back purple, S/N H626194, PMG graded Very Fine 30 NET with note of a
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Government of Hong Kong, ND (1936) Issue.259 - Government of Hong Kong, ND (1936) Issue.
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Hong Kong, $1, P-312, Issued banknote, Purple on m/c with King George VI at right, back purple, S/N M376268, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p****s for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Government of Hong Kong, 1940-41 ND Issue Banknote Pair.260 - Government of Hong Kong, 1940-41 ND Issue Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, both are Hong Kong, $1, P-316, Issued, King George VI on right, blue on yellow and m/c, back blue, The first is PMG graded About Uncir
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Government of Hongkong King George VI Banknote Quintet.261 - Government of Hongkong King George VI Banknote Quintet.
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Lot of 5 notes, Includes 1940-41 (ND) Issue $1, P-316, both Choice VF to XF; 2 examples of ND (1945) Issues, 5 Cents, P-322, Uncirculated to CU condit
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to k***h for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Hong Kong Government, 1945 ND Emergency Issue.262 - Hong Kong Government, 1945 ND Emergency Issue.
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Hong Kong, $1 on 1000 Yen, P-318 (Not Issued), Red with no underprint, temple at left, man at right, attractive note missing from most advanced collec
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to a********e for (22,000.00) = 22,000.00
 
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Government of Hong Kong, 1949 Issue Banknote Pair.263 - Government of Hong Kong, 1949 Issue Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Both are Hong Kong, $1, P-324a, Issued banknotes, Green on m/c with King George VI at right, back green, One is PMG graded Choice Unci
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Estimate : 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Government of Hongkong Queen Elizabeth II Banknote Pair.264 - Government of Hongkong Queen Elizabeth II Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1955, $1, P-328Aa, AU with pinholes on the upper left; and 1957, $1, P-324Ab, CU to Gem Uncirculated, Attractive and useful p
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Bank of Chosen, ND (1945) Issue Banknote Pair.265 - Bank of Chosen, ND (1945) Issue Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, both Korea, 5 Yen, P-39a, Issued banknotes, Both Block 11, one VF and the second Choice AU to Uncirculated.
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino Banknote Pair.266 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes, 1932 ND Subsidiary Note Issue, 1 Avo, P-13, CU condition; and Japanese Administration, 1944 ND Subsidiary Note Issue, 50 Avo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m********n for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1945 Regular Issue.267 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1945 Regular Issue.
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Macau, 1 Pataca, P-28, blue on red and green underprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated EPQ. Attractive note for issue.
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Estimate : 2,000.00
Sold to k***h for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino Banknote Trio.268 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino Banknote Trio.
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Lot of 3 notes, Includes, 1945 Regular Issue, 5 Patacas, P-29, XF condition; 2 different notes from the 1946-50 Issue, 10 Avos, P-36a, Issued XF to Ch
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to k***h for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Kee Wan Motor Road Co., ND (ca. 1920-30's) Issues Lot of 4 banknote.269 - Kee Wan Motor Road Co., ND (ca. 1920-30's) Issues Lot of 4 banknote.
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Macau, Includes 4 different denominations from this unlisted banknote series, 5; 10; 20 and 50 cents, all but the 50 cents with automobile vignettes,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1941-42 (1945) Issue Banknote Pair.270 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1941-42 (1945) Issue Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1941 (1945), 20 Cents, P-9b, issued, Brown with King George VI on left, Crisp Gem Uncirculated with large margins; 1941 (1945
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1941 Issue Banknote Trio.271 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1941 Issue Banknote Trio.
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Lot of 3 notes, all are issued 1941 (1945 ) banknotes with King George VI on the right, includes $1, P-11, Choice XF to AU condition; $5, P-12, VF to
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1942 Issue.272 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1942 Issue.
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Malaya, 1st January, 1942, $100, P-15, Issued banknotes, King George VI on right, back red, watermark of lions head, S/N A/3 47647, PMG graded Very Fi
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Government of Mauritius, ND (1940) Issue.273 - Government of Mauritius, ND (1940) Issue.
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Mauritius, 25 Cents, P-24a, Arms on left, King George VI on right, S/N A 067 671, Prefix “A”, VF condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Government of Mauritius, ND (1954) Issue.274 - Government of Mauritius, ND (1954) Issue.
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Mauritius, 5 Rupees, P-27, Issued banknote, blue on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II on right, back blue, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, BWC.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1967-73 ND Issue.275 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1967-73 ND Issue.
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Singapore, (1970), $5, P-2b, Issued banknote, Green with light orange flowers on m/c, back green, Red Seal Type I at center bottom, Dr. Goh Keng Swee
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1967-73 ND Issue.276 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1967-73 ND Issue.
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Singapore, (1967), $10, P-3a, Issued banknote, Red with light purple flowers on m/c, back red and m/c, No Red Seal, Lim Kim San signature, PMG graded
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Bank of Korea, 1953 ND Issue.277 - Bank of Korea, 1953 ND Issue.
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South Korea, 10 Won, P-13, Issued banknote, pp 4, S/N C 29629069C, Choice VF with one vertical fold keeping this note from Choice XF.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Bank of Korea, 1953 ND Issue.278 - Bank of Korea, 1953 ND Issue.
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South Korea, 100 Won, P-14, Issued banknote, Block 26, Green on m/c, back green on light red, S/N B15404479B, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, attra
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to p****e for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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Bank of Korea, 1962 ND Issue.279 - Bank of Korea, 1962 ND Issue.
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Korea - South, 100 Won, P-36, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, AU condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Government of Straits Settlements, 1935 Issue.280 - Government of Straits Settlements, 1935 Issue.
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Straits Settlements, 1st January, 1935. $10, P-18b, Graan on m/c, King George V on right, back green with tiger, PMG graded Choice VF 35 NET with note
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1855 Issue.281 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1855 Issue.
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(Year 7), 1857, 1000 Cash, P-A2e (S/M#T6-41), Issued, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 1509, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 NET with
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1855 Issue.282 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1855 Issue.
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(Year 7), 1857, 1000 Cash, P-A2e (S/M#T6-41), Issued, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, Choice AU to Uncirculated with large but very light water
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1854 Issue.283 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1854 Issue.
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(Year 4), 1854, 1500 Cash, P-A3a (S/M#T6-12), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, S/N 4593, PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45, Scarce in
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Ch’ing Dynasty, 1858 (Yr.8) 2000 Cash.284 - Ch’ing Dynasty, 1858 (Yr.8) 2000 Cash.
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(Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4f (S/M#T6-51), Issued banknote, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53, very attractive for issue.
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Ch’ing Dynasty, 1858 (Yr.8) 2000 Cash.285 - Ch’ing Dynasty, 1858 (Yr.8) 2000 Cash.
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(Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4f (S/M#T6-51), Issued banknote, PCGS graded Choice About New 58 PPQ, very attractive for issue, laid paper with waterma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to l********C for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1859 Issue.286 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1859 Issue.
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(Year 9), 1859, 2000 Cash, P-A4g (S/M#T6-60), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, S/N 3555, Attractive Choice AU condition.
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to p****i for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.287 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.
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(Year 8), 1858, 5000 Cash, P-A5c (S/M#T6-52), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, Choice VF condition with an extra spindle hole on the rig
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.288 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.
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(Year 8), 1858, 5000 Cash, P-A5c (S/M#T6-52), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, Choice VF to XF condition.
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1859 Issue.289 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1859 Issue.
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(Year 9), 1859, 2000 Cash, P-A4g (S/M#T6-60), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, S/N 3555, XF to Choice XF condition with one light horizo
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1857-59 “Cash” Issue.290 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1857-59 “Cash” Issue.
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(Year 4), 1854, 500 Cash, P-A1b (S/M#T6-10), Issued, Choice XF, usual spindle holes, attractive for issue.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,400.00) = 3,400.00
 
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Board of Revenue, 1853-57 “Tael” Issue.291 - Board of Revenue, 1853-57 “Tael” Issue.
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(Year 5), 1855, 3 Taels, P-A10c (S/M#H176-21), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, S/N 8712, Choice VF to XF condition, rare note in any co
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00) = 40,000.00
 
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Board of Revenue, 1853-57 “Tael” Issue.292 - Board of Revenue, 1853-57 “Tael” Issue.
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(Year 7), 1857, 5 Taels, P-A11e (S/M#H176-41), Issued, The usual Spindle holes on top margin, S/N 42678, Choice VF and very attractive.
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 24,000.00
Sold to floor for (55,000.00) = 55,000.00
 
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Imperial Bank of China, 1898 “Peking” Branch Issue.293 - Imperial Bank of China, 1898 “Peking” Branch Issue.
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5 Mace, P-A39a (S/M#C293-1b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center, S/N 19821, PMG
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Shanghai, China 18xx Specimen Bill of Exchange.294 - Shanghai, China 18xx Specimen Bill of Exchange.
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Specimen from Ashby & Co., London for the company Shaw Brothers & Co., Black printed on white paper with ornate title on left, First of Exch...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Ming Dynasty Circulating Note.295 - Ming Dynasty Circulating Note.
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1368-99. 1 Kuan, P-AA10, Issued banknote. 10 Strings of Cash Coins at top center on front and back center at bottom. 2 large red seals on face and one
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to d****i for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Imperial China Mount Tax Money, Year 26 (ca.1807).296 - Imperial China Mount Tax Money, Year 26 (ca.1807).
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Issued Tax document or scrip. 0.5 Cents, Anhui Sisien Emperor, Tao-Kwang Year 26, VG condition 3ith ink burn in small spots and two small areas of pap
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1907 “Hankow” Issue.297 - Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1907 “Hankow” Issue.
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$1, p-A66r (S/M#T10-10a), Remainder banknote, green on lilac and light brown, back blue and tan with supported arms at center, PMG graded Fine 12, Att
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1909 General Issue Proof Vignette Used on the $50 Note.298 - Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1909 General Issue Proof Vignette Used on the $50 Note.
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Proof vignette of 2 large buildings used on the $50, 1909, P-A78A, Banknote. The note is only known as Specimen or Proof and catalogs for $24,000. Thi
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1909 General Issue & Bank of China, 1912 Proof Vignette Used on $10 Notes299 - Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1909 General Issue & Bank of China, 1912 Proof Vignette Used on $10 Notes
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Proof vignette of Tea House used on the $10, 1909, P-A78 and Bank of China Issue, $10, P-27, Banknote. This portrait was used on the face of the note.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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National Bank Note Company - Dragon Proof Vignette (ca. 1860-70's).300 - National Bank Note Company - Dragon Proof Vignette (ca. 1860-70's).
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Dragon vignette printed in black on Glossy white paper, 2.5 x 3 inches, Vicious looking dragon in circle that measures 25 mm's in diameter, Appe...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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