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August 2018 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-D  6-8 Aug 2018
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Lot 50001

Starting price: 18 000 USD
Price realized: 28 000 USD
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CHINA--EMPIRE. Yuan Dynasty. 2 Kuan, 1287. P-UNL. PCGS GSG Genuine. Details. Major Repair, Re-Colored.
(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 one of the finer 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 GSG mentions Major Repair, Re-Colored which seems to be a common theme among these scarce pieces. PCGS GSG Genuine. Details. Major Repair, Re-Colored.

Estimate: $30000.00- $35000.00

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