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May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Hupeh Government Cash Bank. 10 Taels, 1904. P-S2093. PMG Very Fine 25.
(S/M#H171-15). Low serial number "85". An elusive fully issued example of this highly sought after 1904 10 Taels note. This vertical format note depicts two portraits at the top, with roughly 3/4 of the note depicting facing dragons at center, with the pearl of wisdom between the two. Found at center is an intricately lathed geometric design. The underprint is comprised of a dulled-yellow color, and this looks highly attractive against the dark black primary design. The design on the reverse is in a dark green color, with a floral design seen at center. At top is "CHINA" in a neat font, with "Kuping Cycee 10 Taels", Hupeh Government Cash Bank" at the bottom end. For the top tier collector seeking the rarest of the rare, this note is sure to excite as it is missing from even the most in depth collections of Chinese paper. PMG Pop 1/No Others Graded.
Estimate: $225000 - $275000
(S/M#H171-15). Low serial number "85". An elusive fully issued example of this highly sought after 1904 10 Taels note. This vertical format note depicts two portraits at the top, with roughly 3/4 of the note depicting facing dragons at center, with the pearl of wisdom between the two. Found at center is an intricately lathed geometric design. The underprint is comprised of a dulled-yellow color, and this looks highly attractive against the dark black primary design. The design on the reverse is in a dark green color, with a floral design seen at center. At top is "CHINA" in a neat font, with "Kuping Cycee 10 Taels", Hupeh Government Cash Bank" at the bottom end. For the top tier collector seeking the rarest of the rare, this note is sure to excite as it is missing from even the most in depth collections of Chinese paper. PMG Pop 1/No Others Graded.
Estimate: $225000 - $275000