Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2017 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-E 14-16 Aug 2017
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CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Russo-Asiatic Bank. 50 Dollars, 1910. P-S465. PCGS GSG About Uncirculated 55.
(S/M#O5) This radiant BWC design is one which is seldom available at public sale. The more frequented 100 Dollar denomination is far more available than this 50 Dollar note. The note shows here with fantastic color and sharp detail of the highly ornate design, with opposing dragons within the under-printing at left and right of center. Large "50" counters are seen at far left and right and detailed geometric lathe work creates several multicolored guilloches making up the bordering features. An appealing verso design is noticed with a detailed vignette of a bank building at center with facing dragons at left and right, and black guilloches at far left and right. Pearl of wisdom at top center and "XXX," overprinting at left right and below central vignette. This is the finest we have handled for the type and anticipate quite a few paddles will raise when this marvel crosses the podium. PCGS GSG About Uncirculated 55.
Estimate: $5000.00- $6000.00
(S/M#O5) This radiant BWC design is one which is seldom available at public sale. The more frequented 100 Dollar denomination is far more available than this 50 Dollar note. The note shows here with fantastic color and sharp detail of the highly ornate design, with opposing dragons within the under-printing at left and right of center. Large "50" counters are seen at far left and right and detailed geometric lathe work creates several multicolored guilloches making up the bordering features. An appealing verso design is noticed with a detailed vignette of a bank building at center with facing dragons at left and right, and black guilloches at far left and right. Pearl of wisdom at top center and "XXX," overprinting at left right and below central vignette. This is the finest we have handled for the type and anticipate quite a few paddles will raise when this marvel crosses the podium. PCGS GSG About Uncirculated 55.
Estimate: $5000.00- $6000.00