CHINA. Shensi-North Soviet. Dollar, Year 5 (1935). NGC EF Details--Scratches.
L&M-893A; KM-1.1; WS-Unlisted; K-Unlisted; Wenchao-Unlisted. EXTREMELY RARE type with large "Hammer & Sickle" within a beaded boarder. Issued after the retreat by the Red Army known as the Long March, which took place in phases from October 1934 to October 1935. Good strike (for type) with very crudely engraved peripheral legends. This type is unlisted in many major references and missing from many major collections, including Kann and Goodman. Light gray toning throughout. Light scratches on reverse in right field, not distracting. A solid example of an incredibly elusive type. NGC EF Details--Scratches.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates Auction # 156 December 3, 2010 "The Wa She Wong Collection" Lot # 340.
Ex: Money Company September 1985 Hong Kong Auction, Lot # 760.
Estimate: $70000.00- $90000.00