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Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30001 Annam Thieu Tri gold "Heaven and Earth" 2 Tien ND (1841-1847) MS63 NGC, KM333, Schr-281, Fr-15. 7.66gm. A gorgeous, artistic spectacle of a coin, gracefully intertwining depictions of the sun, clouds, and moon with the bold character inscriptions. Presented here at a condition tier seldom-witnessed on Annamese gold pieces of the denomination, e...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30002 Annam Bao Dai gold "Kim Bài" Decoration Set ND (1936) AU, S&H-Unl. 48x93mm. 35.83gm. Reading "Gift from Emperor Bao Dai to a Minister / Made under the Reign of Bao Dai." A thoroughly pleasing example of this tangerine-tinged presentation plaquette or "kim bài," where so few are ever encountered at auction, let alone in gold for important diplom...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30003 Cambodia Norodom I copper Proof Pattern Piastre 1860-Dated PR65 Brown NGC, cf. KMX-M9 (there in silver), Lec-90. Plain edge. Thrilling to say the least, and the first instance our firm has had to handle this elusive off-metal strike. Immensely attractive, showcasing an array of coveted characteristics for this expansive copper planchet, elevati...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30004 Cambodia Norodom I gold Specimen Pattern 4 Francs 1860 AU Details (Mount Removed) PCGS, Fr-2a, KMX-Pn10, Lec-81a. Among the more popular emissions from Cambodia, especially when located in this likely later gold striking. Clearly a prize to a previous owner with evidence of mounting at the obverse rim at 5 o'clock, ultimately doing little to di...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30005 China Jin Dynasty Sycee of 50 Taels ND (1115-1234) Certified AU58 by Gong Bo Grading, Sycee Online-Unl. 149.3x89.4mm. 1953.5gm. A substantial and early type, and the second of this size from the Jin dynasty we've yet handled. When brought to market, those few examples generate immense interest, especially those with as well-preserved surfaces a...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30006 China Qing Dynasty. temp. Qianlong gold Boat-Shaped Sycee of 10 Taels ND (c. 1750) Certified MS61 by Gong Bo Grading, Cribb-Unl., Tang-Unl. 78.8x26.2mm. 365.5gm. Stamped on face in three sections, the top and bottom stamps reading "Bao" (Precious) and the central stamp reading "Yuan Ji" (assayer name). The back is stamped in only two sections, ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30007 China Qing Dynasty. Xuan Zong (Dao Guang) Jingbao (Mirror) Sycee of 50 Taels ND (1824-1850) Certified MS60 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-Class I.A (for type). 117x66.9x72.4mm. 1862.6gm. Three stamps, right stamp reading "Dao Guang Nian Yue" (Year and Month of Emperor Dao Guang), top left stamp reading "Rong Yang or Xing Yang Xian" (Rong Yang or...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30008 China Qing Dynasty. Kuang-hsü Hubei Yuanbao ("Principle") Sycee of 44 Taels ND (1875-1908) Certified MS60 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-Class XIV (for type). 111.0x71.0x66.2mm. 1677.6gm. Seven stamps, reading "Guang Xu Yuan Bao" (Kuang-hsü Yuan Bao) right, "Hu Bei Sheng Zao" (Made in Hubei Province) left, and "Hai Fang" (Haiphong), "Hang Xian" ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30009 China Qing Dynasty. Kuang-hsü Jilin Dachibao (Big Winged) Sycee of 50 Taels Year 31 (1905) Certified MS62 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-Class II (for type), Sycee Online-Unl. 128.9x76.8x100.2mm. 1846.3gm. Stamped in three sections, the top row reading "Jiang Gao Ming" (Silversmith Gao Ming), the right column reading "Kuan Cheng Tong Shun Cheng...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30010 China Qing Dynasty. Kuang-hsü Hebei Jingbao (Mirror) Sycee of 50 Taels ND (1875-1908) Certified AU58 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-Class I.A (for type). 105.3x69.7x74.8mm. 1883.3gm. Stamped in three sections, the top left reading "Yu Zhou" (Yu County at Hebei Province), bottom left reading "Heng Sheng Yu" (Bank Name), right column reading "Gua...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30011 China Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Liangchuo Paifangding (Two-Stamp Tablet) Sycee of 5 Taels ND (c. 19th-20th Century) Certified AU53 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-LXXII.C.1031 (there at 10 Taels). 40x33x15mm. 180.2gm. Stamped in two sections, the top reading: "Meng Hua Ke" (Menghua Subprefecture Tax), and the bottom reading: "Yin Jiang Xu Guang" (silv...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30012 China Qing Dynasty. Hubei Dabao (Large) Sycee of 53 Taels ND Certified MS61 by Gong Bo Grading, cf. Cribb-Class XV (for type). 120.6x66.9x86.3mm. 2010.8gm. Stamped in three sections, each reading "Yong Chang." Cast in the Yongchang District of Szechuan. A highly attractive representative of this fairly substantial type, weighing in as the heavi...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30013 China Warring States Period. State of Qi "Four Character" Knife Money ND (400-220 BC) Certified 82 by Gong Bo Grading, Hartill-4.5, FD-354. 189x27mm. 47.5gm. A curious emission whose state of preservation remains quite impressive despite its age, where all characters are easily legible, leading to a reverse attribution of "bu" not noted in Hart...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30014 China Xin Dynasty. Wang Mang (AD 7-23) gold-inlaid "Key Money" Knife Valued at 5000 ND (AD 7-9) Certified 82 by Gong Bo Grading, Hartill-9.12. 74.2x20mm. 29.6gm. "Yi Dao" (one knife) in gold inlay; on blade "Ping Wu Qian" (worth five thousand). An instantly recognizable type here presented with encrusted malachite-like surfaces which still rad...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30015 China The Ten Kingdoms - Kingdom of Chu. Supreme Commander Ma Yin (907-951) Tiance Prefecture Treasure Cash ND (911) Certified 85 by Gong Bo Grading, Hartill-15.60. 42.7x5.4mm. 45.2gm. Obverse: Tian Ce Fu Bao (clockwise). A stunning example of this rare heavy cash emission minted to commemorate Ma Yin's rank of Supreme Commander of Tiance, Hun...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30016 China Yuan Dynasty. Shun (Toghon Temur) (1333-1368) 5 Qian ND (from 1350) Certified 80 by Gong Bo Grading, Hartill-19.124. 79.8mm. 148.2gm. With Ji above, possibly from Ji An in Jiangxi (Kiangsi Province). An outstanding survivor of this large type, here presenting earthen and thoroughly original surfaces. Rarely offered and likely to be dispu...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30017 China Qing Dynasty. Wen Zong (Xian Feng) 1000 Cash ND (May-August 1854) Certified 90 by Gong Bo Grading, Prince Qing Hui mint, Hartill-22.721, FD-2436, 62.6mm. 76.1gm. Variety with "sun and moon" marks on reverse. An intriguing representative whose preservation seemingly knows no equal with those brought to market in recent decades. This scarce...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30018 China Qing Dynasty. Wen Zong (Xian Feng) 1000 Cash ND (May-August 1854) Certified 80(03) by Gong Bo Grading, Prince Qing Hui mint, Hartill-22.721, FD-2436, 59.5mm. 79.7gm. Variety with "sun and moon" marks on reverse. An ever-popular type, and to see two in the same auction is nearly unheard of, especially considering the production of the enti...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30019 China Qing Dynasty. Qixiang 10 Cash ND (Autumn 1861) Certified 78 by Gong Bo Grading, Board of Works mint, Hartill-22.1124. 35.2x2mm. 13gm. A rare Cash issue minted with the title of Qixiang, though because of a coup after the death of Xian Feng there was no actual reign of an emperor of this title. Hartill states that although a small numbers ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30020 China Qing Dynasty "Great Peace" Cash Charm ND (1644-1912) Certified 82 by Gong Bo Grading, Shaanxi mint, FD-2583. 52.9x2.5mm. 37.1gm. Obverse: "Tai Ping Zhong Bao", Reverse: "Bao Shan Qian Ju". We were unable to locate past auction records of this seemingly very rare large-size "Great Peace" Charm produced at the Shaanxi mint. Unlisted in Zhen...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30021 China Kuang-hsü gold Proof Pattern Restrike Kuping 2 Mace Year 29 (1903)-Dated PR67 NGC, L&M-1020, cf. Kann-929 (for original silver issue), WS-0003. Plain edge. Restruck from the original Osaka mint dies in Switzerland in the 1970's. An always appreciable "Kuping" series of modern restrikes in gold that generate substantial collector interest ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30022 China Kuang-hsü 10 Cents CD 1907 MS64 PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-K215, L&M-23, Kann-215. A brilliant, icy-white specimen of this enchanting Imperial silver minor that is rare and offered with extreme infrequency. In fact, this offering will mark the first appearance of this special issue in a Heritage auction. Light die-polish inhabits the fields ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30023 China Kuang-hsü Pattern 20 Cents CD 1907 UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-K214, L&M-22, WS-0027. Seldom-seen, appearing at major auction once every few years, nearly always with similar conditional treatments. While we've seen a handful of the Pattern Dollars of this date and series, these Imperial minors are scarce and always fier...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30024 China Kuang-hsü 50 Cents CD 1907 UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-K213, L&M-21, W&S-0026. A key silver Imperial emission from the late Kuang-hsü period that up until recently had been referred to as a Pattern issue due to the rarity. Lightly hairlined and a bit artificially bright from the old cleaning, but the detail of the classi...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30025 China Kuang-hsü Pattern Dollar CD 1907 UNC Detail (Harshly Cleaned) NGC, Tientsin mint, Kann-212, L&M-20, WS-0025. A significant artifact from China's early 20th-century efforts to standardize its currency systems, which had been fragmented across various provincial coinages and weight measures. Designed as a successor to the Tai Ching Ti Kuo T...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30026 China Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1908) MS64 PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y14, L&M-11, Kann-216, WS-0029. A superlative example of this beautifully designed dragon Dollar imbued with heavenly layers of pearl-silver luster and pristinely preserved surfaces. Perhaps exhibiting a few too many luster grazes to warrant a Gem evaluation but this example is undou...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30027 China Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1908) AU55 PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y14, L&M-11, Kann-216, WS-0029. A more ubiquitous type from the fleeting imperial period, here approaching a coveted Mint State preservation, punctuated by a silty patination and surprising amounts of residual luster that is sure to interest the type collector. HID05401242017 © 20...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30028 China Hsüan-t'ung copper Specimen Pattern Li ND (1910) SP63 Brown PCGS, Vienna mint, KM-Pn272, Hsu-31, CCC-627, CL-HB.75, Duan-2484, Hsu (Copper)-531, HNS-2166. A significant Pattern for its small size, ranked as the rarest of the just two varieties in copper by Zhou and Li. Planned as part of a larger, new denominational series following a hia...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30029 China Hsüan-t'ung silver Pattern 50 Cents (1/2 Dollar) ND (1910) MS61 PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y23, L&M-25, Kann-220. By Luigi Giorgi. An outstanding example from one of the most coveted Pattern series in Chinese numismatics, and one from a type almost exclusively witnessed in lesser states of preservation, rarely attaining true Mint State brill...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30030 China Hsüan-t'ung Specimen Pattern 50 Cents Year 3 (1911) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y30, L&M-39, Kann-228, WS-0047. Incuse flame fireball variety. An altogether rare Pattern that has largely eluded the marketplace, with examples at any preservation witnessed once every year or so, the last our firm has handled being more tha...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30031 China Hsüan-t'ung silver Pattern Dollar ND (1910) MS63 PCGS, Tientsin mint, Kann-219, L&M-24, WS-0036, Wenchao-98 (rarity 2 stars). Absolutely captivating, this extraordinary Pattern Dollar features one of the most alluring dragon designs from Hsüan-t'ung's brief reign and is poised to astonish collectors with its beauty. Among the four denomin...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30032 China Hsüan-t'ung silver Specimen Pattern "Long-Whiskered Dragon" Dollar Year 3 (1911) UNC Details (Rim Repaired) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Pn304, L&M-28, Kann-223, WS-0040, Wenchao-105 (rarity 3 stars). Outer Leaves Veined. Among the most famous Patterns from the end of the Qing Dynasty, the so-called "Long-Whiskered" dragon Dollars from 1911 re...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30033 China Chihli Chihli. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 25 (1899) MS61 NGC, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, KM-Y73, L&M-454. The first date of this iconic Chihli Dollar series to feature a new obverse (reverse as holdered) design and certainly a most popular piece when assigned confidently Mint State designations. Tempered by a fine cabinet tone of pewter and tanger...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30034 China Chihli Chihli. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 34 (1908) MS65 NGC, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, KM-Y73.2, L&M-465, Kann-208. Long central spine on tail, cloud connected variety. Entirely charming and an opportunity not to be missed, where those 1908 issues are fairly ubiquitous, even in decidedly Mint State preservations, yet steeply dropping off in the ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30035 China Chihli Chihli. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 34 (1908) MS64 NGC, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, KM-Y73.2, L&M-465, Kann-208. Long central spine on tail, cloud connected variety. Fresh, watery fields carrying a gentle shimmer permeates this near-Gem offering. Choice for the grade and laden with eye appeal, the central dragon is definitively struck and rai...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30036 China Fengtien Fengtien. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 24 (1898) MS62 NGC, Fengtien mint, KM-Y87, L&M-471, Kann-244, WS-0583. Narrow mouth, pointed "one" variety. A seldom seen and always coveted issue and one of the more instantly recognizable dragon Dollars from the provincial series, boasting a visually fascinating layout. Blessed with impeccable pr...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30037 China Fengtien Fengtien. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 24 (1898) AU Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Fengtien mint, KM-Y87, L&M-471, Kann-244, WS-0583. Narrow mouth, pointed "one" variety. An iconic Fengtien issue and one that always generates interest due to both its general rarity but it's unique obverse and reverse designs. While muted surfaces indicative of...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30038 China Fukien Fukien. Kuang-hsü 20 Cash ND (1901-1902) MS62 Brown PCGS, Fu mint, KM-Y101, CCC-37, CL-FK.24. Among the more covetable copper issues from the provincial series, owing to an original mintage of just 18,000 pieces, and one that generates substantial interest at any level of preservation. Blessed with a pleasing, full gloss that becom...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30039 China Hupeh Hupeh. Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1895-1907) MS64 NGC, KM-Y127.1, L&M-182, Kann-45. No Swirl on Fireball. No Dot in Manchu Script. A gorgeous Choice Mint State Hupeh Dollar, lightly patinated and fully dressed in lustrous satiny resplendence. The nicest example of the type we have offered in a few years, very prohibitive any finer. HID0...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30040 China Hupeh Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael Year 30 (1904) MS63 NGC, Wuchang mint, KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, Kann-933, WS-0878. Small characters variety. A visually and conditionally refined example of a type usually accompanied by modifier, here leaving an impression of balance and quality that render this specimen highly collectible. Hardl...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30041 China Hupeh Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael Year 30 (1904) UNC Details (Spot Removed) PCGS, Wuchang mint, KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, Kann-933, WS-0878. Small characters variety. A contested and short-lived issue, introduced as part of a projected coinage reform based on the traditional system of Chinese weights, rather than the relatively rec...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30042 China Hupeh Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael Year 30 (1904) AU53 NGC, Wuchang mint, KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, Kann-933, WS-0878. Small characters variety. A fleeting and instantly recognizable type, and an experiment that would ultimately be abandoned. Tael denominated coinage are among the most sought-after areas of Chinese numismatics, and ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30043 China Hupeh Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Large Characters" Tael Year 30 (1904) AU Details (Tooled) PCGS, Wuchang mint, KM-Y128.1, L&M-181, Kann-933b, WS-0879. Large characters variety. A classic Chinese provincial rarity and the scarcer of the two varieties known for this single-year type, seen in our auctions only four other times in the last decade, com...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30044 China Kansu Kansu. Republic Yuan Shih-kai Dollar Year 3 (1914) AU Details (Cleaned) NGC, KM-Y407, L&M-617, Kann-759, WS-0706. Struck for provincial use within Kansu, the characters "Kan Su" to either side of the bust would later be omitted to better facilitate trade with other provinces. Exceedingly popular as one of only two Dollar types from ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30045 China Kansu Kansu. Republic Sun Yat-sen Dollar Year 17 (1928) AU Details (Cleaned) NGC, Lanzhou mint, KM-Y410, L&M-618, Kann-760, WS-0720, Wenchao-1034 (rarity 3 stars). Issued under Feng Yu Hsiang. One of a mere two collectible silver Dollar types from Kansu Province, and by far the rarer of the two, with the Sun Yat-sen pieces both occurring ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30046 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1897) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Y145.1, L&M-210A, Kann-66ab, WS-0787, Wenchao-640 (rarity 2 stars). Variety with unconnected (1 stroke) sheng ("province"), ornamented / herringbone edge and crossbars on A's in KIANGNAN clearly visible. A handsome selection boasting chiseled device...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30047 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1897) AU Details (Mounted) PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Y145.1, L&M-210A, Kann-66d. Herringbone (Ornamental) edge, crossbars in "A's" barely visible variety. A coveted 19th century dragon Dollar type because of the attractive ornamentation of the dentils and edge. With a loop affixed at 12 o'clock but the...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30048 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1897) XF Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Y145, L&M-210A, Kann-66d. Herringbone (Ornamental) rim. Quite heavily hairlined but still retaining very little actual wear to the design elements and a noticeable amount of residual luster. A popular early Provincial Dollar with the Herringbone orna...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30049 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1897) XF Details (Chop Mark) PCGS, KM-Y145.1, L&M-210A, Kann-66ab. Herringbone (Ornamental) edge. One strike (not connected) in "sheng" (province) variety. A unique and lovely design combining the majestic Kiangnan "old style" dragon portrait and the ornamented edge. Plenty of tantalizing detail rem...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30050 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar CD 1899 XF40 PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Y145a.3, L&M-223, Kann-75, WS-0807. New style dragon variety. A type most frequently appearing to commerce with various grade modifiers, so it is pleasing to offer a straight-graded example. Light siltiness can be noted in the crevices and surrounding some obverse cha...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30051 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar CD 1900 MS61 PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Y145a.4, L&M-229, WS-0819. Straight ping variety. Exceedingly alluring for a type almost always encountered well-circulated or with conditional modifier, with so few examples coming to market that approach comparable Mint State assignments in the last decade. On offer...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30052 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar CD 1904 MS63 NGC, Nanking mint, KM-Y145a.12, L&M-257. "HAH" and "CH" initials, fewer spines variety. Awash in cascading brilliance, this decidedly Choice specimen impresses from afar, displaying laudable boldness and frost owned to a firm strike. HID05401242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights R...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30053 China Kiangnan Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar CD 1904 MS63 NGC, Nanking mint, KM-Y145a.12, L&M-257, Kann-99. "HAH" and "CH," fewer spines variety. Decidedly handsome and a top-tier specimen for the conditional assignment, showcasing unrelenting cartwheel luster amidst crisply-struck devices that warrant further investigation by the conditionally-mi...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30054 China Kirin Kirin. Kuang-hsü "Flower Basket" Dollar CD 1900 XF Details (Repaired) PCGS, Kirin mint, KM-Y183, L&M-531, Kann-397, WS-0409. Flower Vase / Evergreen Basket type. An incredibly fleeting variety-type that is seldom seen or offered at auction, ensuring elevated bidder activity and excitement regardless of preservation. The "Flower Vase...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30055 China Kirin Kirin. Kuang-hsü Dollar CD 1904 AU58 PCGS, Kirin mint, KM-Y183a.2, L&M-552, Kann-488. Large yin-yang, small "chia" variety. Borderline Mint State and offering commendable visual appeal for the grade designation - a consequence of balanced circulation wear that leaves a uniform expression of struck detail, embellished by traces of re...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30056 China Kwangsi Kwangsi. Kuang-hsü copper Specimen Pattern 10 Cash ND 1905 SP63 Brown PCGS, KM-Pn1, CL-KH.01, CCC-560, Duan-2735, W-881. An extremely rare and historically-embedded emission from Kwangsi Province, found here in a covetable Choice Mint State Specimen designation. Additionally, the offering at hand is tied with only one other exampl...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30057 China Kwangtung Kwangtung. Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1890-1908) MS63 NGC, Kwangtung mint, KM-Y203, L&M-133, WS-0942. Ku connected, large rosettes variety. Struck from local dies. A stellar representative of the type, found here in a sought-after Choice Mint State grade that approaches the peak of the certified population. The surfaces appear with mu...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30058 China Kwangtung Kwangtung. Hsüan-t'ung Dollar ND (1909-1911) MS62 PCGS, Kwangtung mint, KM-Y206, L&M-138, Kann-31. Watery resplendence abounds this decidedly Mint State survivor and a type that is generally witnessed in lesser tiers of certification, often accompanied by modifiers. The example at hand remains advanced, illumination revealing am...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30059 China Kwangtung Kwangtung. Hsüan-t'ung Dollar ND (1909-1911) MS62 PCGS, Kwangtung mint, KM-Y206, L&M-138, Kann-31. An alluring representative of a type seldom-seen without conditional modifier and outside decidedly circulated assignments. Ample mint brilliance abounds this argent survivor, cascading across finely articulated features of the ico...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30060 China Kwangtung Kwangtung. Hsüan-t'ung Dollar ND (1909-1911) MS62 PCGS, KM-Y206, L&M-138, Kann-31. A conditionally scarce Hsüan-t'ung era Kwangtung "dragon" Dollar displaying dazzling satin resplendence that is limited only by the occasional patch of tarnish and moderate field chatter. A very sought-after issue in Mint State. HID05401242017 ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30061 China Kweichow Kweichow. Republic "Auto" Dollar Year 17 (1928) XF45 NGC, Chengdu mint, KM-Y428, L&M-609, Kann-757e, WS-1109. Two blades of grass variety. A handsome example of this famed "Auto" Dollar from Kweichow Province displaying a thick, camouflaged style of patination that is both quite unique and original. Problem-free examples of this ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30062 China Kweichow Kweichow. Republic "Auto" Dollar Year 17 (1928) VF Details (Altered Surfaces) PCGS, Chengdu mint, KM-Y428, L&M-609, Kann-757e, WS-1109. Two blades of grass variety. A pleasing example of this legendary Chinese Dollar issue with a design harking back to early automobile history. Though PCGS mentions "altered surfaces", the patina ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30063 China Kweichow Kweichow. Republic "Auto" Dollar Year 17 (1928) VF Details (Repaired) PCGS, Chengdu mint, KM-Y428, L&M-609, Kann-757e, WS-1109. Two blades of grass variety. One of the earliest and most collectible issues to feature an automobile, the Kweichow "Auto" Dollar displays provincial governor Zhou Xicheng's pride in not only his car but...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30064 China Shanghai Shanghai. Kuang-hsü silver "Shanghai Jubilee" Medal 1893-Dated MS64 NGC, Li-pg. 42. 37mm. Engraved and presented to Douglas Jones. Obverse: Garnished shields reading SHANGHAI / JUBILEE / "DOUGLAS JONES" NOVEMBER / 17 1893 in five diagonal bands; two inward-facing dragons as supporters; in background, ship sailing right upon the s...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30065 China Taiwan Taiwan silver Fantasy "Old Man" Dollar ND MS63 NGC, cf. KM-X370, cf. Kann-B3 var., cf. WS-1349-58. A beautifully patinated example of this fantasy version of the famed Taiwan "Old Man" Dollar, particularly well-made with boldly defined design motifs, characters, and dentils. The whimsical yet charming obverse design is displayed in...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30066 China Tibet Tibet. Chia Ch'ing Sho CD 25 (1821) MS61 PCGS, KM-C83.1, L&M-646, Kann-1470, WS-0220. Complete "chan" variety. A stunning representative of a type we handled almost exclusively in moderately handled states of preservation, with few ever coming to market confidently Mint State. Argent surfaces abound this sole finest certified surviv...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30067 China Tibet Tibet. Theocracy gold 20 Srang BE 15-53 (1919) MS63 PCGS, Ser-Khang mint, KM-Y22, L&M-1063A, WS-0185. Variety without dot in center of reverse. Ever-popular and a type that has witnessed tremendous interest in our auctions, especially when located in comparable states of preservation. Sun-gold expanses host the eight Buddhist auspic...
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30068 China Tibet Tibet. Theocracy gold 20 Srang BE 15-54 (1920) MS65 NGC, Ser-Khang mint, KM-Y22, L&M-1063B, WS-0186. Without dot to center reverse. An immaculate representative from one of Tibet's most coveted series, and the only type struck in gold. While our firm handles those dated BE 15-53 with more regularity, those of BE 15-54 are seen here ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30069 China Yunnan Yunnan. Kuang-hsü copper Specimen Pattern 10 Cash ND (1908) SP63 Red and Brown PCGS, KM-Pn2, CL-YN.11. An extraordinary Pattern 10 Cash whose near-complete paucity at recent auction only confirms its importance among vintage provincial Cash collectors. Utilizing a reverse design (obverse as holdered) that would be adopted for use o...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30070 China Yunnan Yunnan. Kuang-hsü copper Specimen Pattern 50 Cents ND (1908) SP62 Brown PCGS, Kunming mint, KM-Pn5, Kann-170x, cf. L&M-422 (for type, date unlisted), cf. WS-0669 (for type). Two circles under flame ball, seven small circles on sides, large pearl variety. An extremely rare Pattern issue that is seemingly unlisted in the standard Chi...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30071 China Yunnan Yunnan. Hsüan-t'ung Dollar ND (1909-1911) MS61 PCGS, Kunming mint, KM-Y260, L&M-425, Kann-175, WS-0689. A delightful and compelling example of this conditionally sensitive series, one having experience significant usage in commerce as confirmed by the sheer paucity of other Mint State specimens. Only mild contact marks caps the gra...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30072 China Yunnan Yunnan. Hsüan-t'ung Dollar ND (1909-1911) AU55 PCGS, KM-Y260, L&M-425, Kann-175. An unmistakably pleasing representative of this late Qing dynasty Yunnan dragon Dollar exhibiting pearl-gray patina that shines with considerable residual luster. A distinctly choice AU selection with very little evidence of actual wear. HID054012420...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30073 China Yunnan Yunnan. Republic T'ang Chi-yao gold 10 Dollars ND (1919) AU55 PCGS, KM-Y482. LM-1057, Kann-1524, WS-0652. Variety with "1" below the tassels on flags. A wonderful survivor of this always sought-after gold series of Yunnan, making a fine companion in this auction to 1925 example from Fan Shi-sheng. Kann notes that these emissions we...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30074 China Yunnan Yunnan. Republic T'ang Chi-yao gold 10 Dollars ND (1919) UNC Details (Cleaned) NGC, Kunming mint, KM-Y482, L&M-1057, Kann-1527. Variety with 1 below flag tassels. Exhibiting no wear and a lustrous light caramel patina despite the past cleaning. A more affordable example of this popular Republic gold type that becomes quite cost pro...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30075 China Yunnan Yunnan. Republic gold 10 Dollars ND (1925) MS61 NGC, KM-K1528, L&M-1059, Kann-1528, WS-0654. A rare provincial offering struck under the auspices of General Fan Shi-sheng during his skirmishes against T'ang Chi-yao. Generally eluding collectors as confirmed by a brief survey of auction results in the last 20 years yielding only fou...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30076 China Yunnan Yunnan. Republic Tael ND (1943-1944) MS62+ PCGS, KM-X3 (under French-Indo China), L&M-435, Kann-939, Lec-325. Small deer head type. A universally revered type from this ever-popular Tael series, not only because of its interesting historical application during the 20th century opium trade, but because of the vastly different design...
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30077 China Yunnan Yunnan. Republic Tael ND (1943-1944) MS62 PCGS, KM-X3 (under French-Indo China), L&M-435, Kann-939, Lec-325. Small deer head type. Struck for use in French Indo-China. Iconic as a type and especially sought-after in this grade, with most pieces rarely escaping the mid-AU range on the high end, and many witnessed with conditional mo...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30078 China Republic Republic Chang Tso-lin silver Medallic 50 Cents ND (1927) AU Details (Mount Removed) NGC, KM-X565, L&M-963, Kann-189 (this coin), WS-0112. A rare silver Medal portraying Chang Tso-lin, a warlord of Manchuria and the military dictator of the Republic of China for a brief period near the time of this Medal's manufacture. Almost alw...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30079 China Republic Sun Yat-sen Specimen Pattern 1/2 Dollar (50 Cents) Year 25 (1936) SP63 PCGS, KM-Pn169, L&M-114, Kann-635, Wenchao-927 (rarity 3 stars). One of the notable rarities from the Sun Yat-sen series, and part of a group of Patterns proposed with a smaller diameter and slightly altered Junk design from previous Sun Yat-sen issues. Of not...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30080 China Republic Li Yuan-hung Dollar ND (1912) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Wuchang mint, KM-Y320, L&M-43, Kann-638b, WS-0089A. Type with hat, with traces of reworking on OF from OE. A most desirable type from this earliest years of the young Republic of China, whose first series of coinage featuring provisional president and vice president Sun Ya...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30081 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai Dollar Year 3 (1914) MS66 PCGS, KM-Y329, L&M-63, Kann-646. Yuan not connected. Though the Yuan Shih-kai Dollars from their first year of issue (year 3 of the republic) are rather ubiquitous and the easiest to acquire, ones that are this magnificent and pristine are extremely desirable. Blazing, icy-white surfaces yi...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30082 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai "Plumed Hat" Dollar Year 3 (1914) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y322, L&M-858, Kann-642. 39mm. Issued to commemorate the Founding of the Republic, this immensity popular issue features a striking and detailed portrait of Yuan Shih-kai in full military attire, including the coin's "Plumed Hat" namesak...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30083 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai Restrike "Plumed Hat" Dollar Year 3 (1914)-Dated (1918) MS62 NGC, Tientsin mint, KM-Y322.1, L&M-858, Kann-642. 39.5mm. Restruck in 1918 to fulfill the demands of collectors due to the popularity of the original 1914 issues featuring the portrait of General Yuan Shih-kai in his military outfit and special "Plumed" he...
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30084 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai Restrike "Plumed Hat" Dollar Year 3 (1914)-Dated (1918) AU Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y322.1, L&M-858A, Kann-642. 39.5mm. Restruck in 1918 to fulfill the demands of collectors and due to the desirability and popularity of the original 1914 Plumed Hat Dollars. An always razor-sharp striking accompanies...
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30085 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) MS64+ PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y332, L&M-942, Kann-663, WS-0097. Struck for the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as Emperor Hung-hsien. An instantly recognizable type, from both the obverse and reverse designs, featuring the famed "Plumed Hat" portrait of the then emperor Hung-hsien and the...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30087 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y332, L&M-942, Kann-663, WS-0097. Struck to celebrate Hung-hsien's ascension to dynastic rule that would ultimately be short-lived. Among the two "Plumed Hat" varieties, those featuring the renowned "Flying Dragon" reverse design are notably...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30088 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai silver Pattern "Plumed Hat - Hat Touches Rim" Medallic Dollar ND (1916) AU58 NGC, Tientsin mint, KM-Pn52, L&M-945, Kann-664a, WS-0100A, Wenchao-1101 (rarity 2 stars). Variety with tall plume on hat that nearly touches the rim. Struck to commemorate the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as Emperor Hung Hsien. An extreme ...
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30089 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) AU55 PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y332, L&M-942, Kann-663, WS-0097. Struck for the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as Emperor Hung-hsien. While those "Plumed Hat" effigies have witnessed both a surge in popularity and appearances at auction, those featuring the "Flying Dragon" reverse much mor...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30090 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) AU Details (Scratch) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y332, L&M-942, Kann-663, WS-0097. Struck for the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as Emperor Hung-hsien. An always in-demand type and covetable relic whose popularity lies not only in its absolute rarity, but as a product commemorating a histori...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30091 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) XF Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y332, L&M-942, Kann-663, WS-0097. Struck for the inauguration of Yuan Shih-kai as Emperor Hung-hsien. Among the most sought-after portrait Dollars from the tumultuous Republic period are those featuring Yuan Shih-kai's front-facing bust with ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30092 China Republic Yuan Shih-kai Dollar Year 8 (1919) MS65+ NGC, KM-Y329.6, L&M-76, Kann-665, WS-01801-1. A supreme example of this key date Yuan Shih-kai Dollar, practically unheard of at such a sublime condition tier. No 65 "pluses" exist at PCGS and only a single MS66 at NGC can claim technical superiority to the current piece. This specimen bla...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30093 China Republic Hsu Shih-chang "Pavilion" Dollar Year 10 (1921) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, L&M-864, Kann-676, WS-0101. Reeded edge, with lower legend on reverse variety. Ever-collectible and a series which has seen significant surges in demand in recent years for all varieties and preservations. While the portrait of Hsu Shih-cha...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30094 China Republic Hsu Shih-chang "Pavilion" Dollar Year 10 (1921) AU Details (Harshly Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, L&M-864, Kann-676, WS-0101. Reeded edge, with lower legend on reverse variety. A visually enthralling commemorative Dollar featuring a lovely reverse scene of the Peking Medical College. Heavily hairlined but still somewhat lustrous ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30095 China Republic silver Pattern "Dragon & Phoenix" Dollar Year 12 (1923) MS63 NGC, Tientsin mint, KM-Y336, L&M-81, Kann-680, WS-0114. Small characters variety. So coveted are these issues that they would become a firm part of Chinese numismatic canon, whose "Dragon & Phoenix" motif would be utilized on minors struck in 1926 as well as a commemora...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30096 China Republic Tsao Kun Dollar ND (1923) MS63+ PCGS, Tientsin mint, L&M-959, Kann-678, WS-0105. Military Attire. An incredibly impressive example of this commemorative "Portrait" Dollar featuring Tsao Kun in military uniform. The surfaces are frosty, die-polish laden, and shimmering with icy mint brilliance. This specimen was meticulously craft...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30097 China Republic Tsao Kun Dollar ND (1923) MS62 PCGS, Tientsin mint, L&M-958, Kann-677, WS-0104. Civilian dress variety. A terrific example of this Tsao Kun Dollar variant with the President of the Republic of China donning western-style civilian attire. Draped in choice cabinet-style toning that yields some colorful tones around the rims and out...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30098 China Republic Tsao Kun gold Dollar ND (1923) MS62 NGC, Tientsin mint, L&M-1127, Kann-1573, WS-0083a; Wenchao-60 (rarity two stars). 35.36gm. A wondrous Dollar-size gold issue requisitioned by the current President of the Republic of China, Tsao Kun, upon the promulgation of the new Constitution by the Peking Senate in 1923. Majestically portra...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30099 China Republic Tuan Chi-jui Dollar ND (1924) MS63 PCGS, Tientsin mint, L&M-865, Kann-683, WS-0107. Commemorating Tuan Chi-jui's taking office as the provisional Chief Executive of the Republic of China while abolishing the presidency, and the "peaceful unification" of China. Among the most coveted portrait Dollars of the Republican series, here...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30100 China Republic Tuan Chi-jui Dollar ND (1924) MS63 PCGS, Tientsin mint, L&M-865, Kann-683, WS-0107. An elusive relic from the Warlord Era, one of modern China's most chaotic decades following the fall of the Qing dynasty, depicting noted political and military figure Tuan Chi-jui. Struck upon his taking office as the provisional Chief Executive ...
Date 19.06.2024
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Heritage Auctions, Auction 3117, Lot 30101 China Republic Sun Yat-sen "Upper Five-Pointed Stars/No Dot Below Ear" Memento Dollar ND (1927) MS64 PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Y318.1 var. (1912; dot below ear), L&M-48 (1928), Kann-600, WS-0158 var. (1927; dot below ear), Wencho-891 var. (1927; same). Five-pointed upper stars, without dot below ear variety. Founding of the Republic commemorative....
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