China
Manchukuo. K'ang-te Proof Chiao (10 Fen) KT 6 (1939) PR66 NGC, KM-Y8, JNDA 20-1. Currently tied for finest of these elusive Japanese occupational Proofs in the NGC census, with no Proof-strikings certified as yet by PCGS. Furthermore a piece of great historical interest, with K'ang-te being the regnal name for the last Chinese emperor Pu-Yi (Hsüan-t'ung), who served as the puppet emperor of Manchukuo.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/manchukuo/china-manchukuo-k-ang-te-proof-chiao-10-fen-kt-6-1939-pr66-ngc-/a/3084-30126.s?type=CoinArchives3084
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Estimate: 1500-2500 USD