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April 2018 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-E 2-4 Apr 2018
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CHINA--EMPIRE. Yuan Dynasty. 2 Kuan, 1335-40. P-UNL. PCGS Very Fine 25.
(S/M #C167-1) Large vertical format printed on mulberry paper. 20 strings of cash coins at center with large red stamped seal over. Bank name, top center. Ornate bordering design and text at lower center with additional stamped seal. A note that predates the famous Ming Dynasty notes by nearly 100 years. This is the finest of such a note we have seen and certainly will be a focal point in any collection it enters. The Yuan Dynasty lasted from 1271 to 1368 with two emperors with Kublai Khan being in power during this notes circulation period. This note is a miracle of survival and presents one of the most significant Chinese banknote offerings we have handled. A slightly smaller format than the later Ming Dynasty One Kuan note and is with a blank back, aside from a few stamped seals. PCGS mentions "Repairs, Design Redrawn, Minor Stains, and Small Hole at Lower Left" in the comments section of the holder. PCGS Very Fine 25.
Estimate: $25000.00- $35000.00
(S/M #C167-1) Large vertical format printed on mulberry paper. 20 strings of cash coins at center with large red stamped seal over. Bank name, top center. Ornate bordering design and text at lower center with additional stamped seal. A note that predates the famous Ming Dynasty notes by nearly 100 years. This is the finest of such a note we have seen and certainly will be a focal point in any collection it enters. The Yuan Dynasty lasted from 1271 to 1368 with two emperors with Kublai Khan being in power during this notes circulation period. This note is a miracle of survival and presents one of the most significant Chinese banknote offerings we have handled. A slightly smaller format than the later Ming Dynasty One Kuan note and is with a blank back, aside from a few stamped seals. PCGS mentions "Repairs, Design Redrawn, Minor Stains, and Small Hole at Lower Left" in the comments section of the holder. PCGS Very Fine 25.
Estimate: $25000.00- $35000.00