CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Pei-Yang Tientsin Bank. 3 Dollars, ND (ca.1910). P-S2527. PMG About Uncirculated 50 Net. Restoration.
(S/M#P35-11). Printed by BWC. Tientsin. This incredibly popular design shows with portrait of Li Hung Chan at lower right and offers a fabulous green border with vibrant multicolored under-prints. Facing dragons within under-print at upper left and right with pearl of wisdom between. Back design showing in vibrant blue and yellow-orange hue with intricate geometric lathe work. A scarce offering of this China 3 Dollar note. PMG comments "Restoration."
Estimate: $5000 - $7500