(x) Ming Dynasty, Da Ming Bao Chao, China, 1 kuan, 1368-1399, black text on grey mulberry bark, two rectangular red seals on face, 10 strings of cash at centre,, (Pick AA10, Smith Matravers T36-20 for type), top left corner and top margin with minor damage, thinning at lower margin, otherwise fine, clear chop mark at reverse, the earliest issue of paper money and an iconic series.
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500