| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > December 2023 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 7 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 30729 Price realized: 160 USD (Approx. 148 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Quintet of Mint Sets (5 Sets, 32 Pieces), 1993-96. Grade: CHOICE UNCIRCULATED. The mint sets includes: People's Bank of China Fen to Yuan coin sets from 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996 and the Year 45 (1965) 4-piece Sun Yat-Sen commemorative set. All sold in original boxes and displays. Estimate: $100 - $200 |  |
Match 1:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 42343 Price realized: 2,800 USD (Approx. 2,635 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (t) CHINA. Mint Set (7 Pieces), 1981. Shanghai Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED. KM-Unlisted as a set. Includes KM-1, 2, 3, and 15-18, Fen to Yuan. All coins are still in their original Red mint packaging and plastic sleeve, including an information card. All examples are attractively uncirculated, though most display slight greening from the PVC in the plastic or haziness. Nevertheless, an uncommonly encountered set. Also, included with the set is a news paper clipping of an advertisement from Chinyee Hang of Singapore and a certificate, serial # 0488, that states "收集此贈券四張可換取珍貴 中國1953年紙幣册一套" (Collect four of this coupon to exchange for a set of precious Chinese 1953 banknote album). Estimate: $2000 - $3000 |  |
Match 2:
| London Coins Ltd. > Auction 183 | Auction date: 2 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 637 Price realized: 340 GBP (Approx. 430 USD / 396 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: World Themed Sets (5) Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - Lady of the Century a 12-coin set comprising issues from Barbados (2), Cayman Islands, Seychelles, New Zealand, Nauru, Jamaica, Samoa, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Fiji and Tokelau, Silver Proofs, 10 are Crown-sized, one of the Barbados coins nFDC toned, others FDC in the Royal Mint box with certificates, World Cup Football 1994 a 7-coin set comprising issues from USA, Marshall Islands, Turks and Caicos islands (2), Poland and San Marino, five are Crown-sized, with Medal 1996 Euro 96 Football - Bobby Charlton, nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box with all certificates, The World at War a 7-coin set 1993-1995 comprising issues from GB, France, USA (2), Alderney, Turks and Caicos Islands, Czech Republic all but one in silver, three are Crown-sized, FDC in a Westminster box with all certificates, The Royal Family a 6-coin set 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary comprising issues from GB (2), Turks and Caicos Islands (2, both different reverses) Alderney and Bhutan Crown-sized Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC one with light toning, in a Westminster box with all certificates, Russia - The Official Coins of Russia 1988-1993 comprising Three Roubles 1993 Bolshoi Ballet Silver Proof, Five Roubles (3) 1988 St. Sophia Cathedral, 1988 Peter The Great and 1988 Christian Monument Cupro-Nickel Proofs, and One Rouble (2) 1990 Tchaikovsky and 1990 Marshall Zhoukov Cupro-Nickel Proofs nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box, with all certificates, along with an additional empty Westminster box, empty single-coin card boxes (13), and empty Westminster soft pouches (25) Estimate: 350-550 GBP Starting price: 350 GBP |
Match 3:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Hong Kong Signature Sale 3111 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 34079 Price realized: 100,000 USD (Approx. 92,870 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: China Republic Yuan Shih-kai gold 10 Dollars Year 8 (1919) MS64 PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y330, L&M-1030, Kann-1531, Shih-A4-2, Hsu-16, WS-0059, Wenchao-36 (rarity 3 stars), Shanghai Museum-14, Shi Jiagan Collection-4. Regarded as one of China's rare modern-era gold coins, the 1919 10 Dollar coin at hand marks Financial Minister Tsao Yu-lin's ambitious initiative to reintroduce a gold standard in the country. Despite the noble intent, the endeavor unfortunately fell through. Consequently, an already limited supply of 10 and 20 Dollar coins essentially vanished from circulation, and the surviving pieces often bear the scars of rough handling and poor preservation. However, the coin we have here defies these odds and tells a different story. Displaying the qualities akin to a coin minted from fresh dies, the present offering carries a distinct, even a touch Prooflike surfaces replete with fine die polish. This commendable piece arrives on the market having undergone private purchase several decades ago. Preserved by a dedicated single owner over the years, it finally takes its turn under the spotlight. The near-absolute paucity of significantly detracting marks and the stately, practically untouched and satiny finish serve as evidence of diligent care. Per the current PCGS census records, this coin shares its technical grade with only one other and is surpassed by a lone example. It is safe to conclude the selection at hand certainly stands with the finest of its kind extant, vastly outshining the specimen in the famed Norman Jacobs Collection, which only managed an AU58 certificate. We further note this treasure is conditionally superior to the MS63 PCGS example from the illustrious Tony Ma Collection we sold in July 2022, which realized $162,000. As such, this handsome representative of numismatic artistry is well-suited for an elite-tier cabinet and warrants advanced consideration for a premium bid from discerning collectors. https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-republic-yuan-shih-kai-gold-10-dollars-year-8-1919-ms64-pcgs-/a/3111-34079.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3111-12092023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 100000-140000 USD |  |
Match 4:
| London Coins Ltd. > Auction 184 | Auction date: 2 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 604 Price realized: 420 GBP (Approx. 531 USD / 490 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Royal Mint Year Sets (16) 1989, 1990, 1991 (2), 1992/3 (still sealed) includes the EU Presidency Fifty Pence, 1994, 1995, 1996 (2), 1997 (3), 1998 (2), 1999, 2000, UNC in the wallets of issue, many are still sealed, Five Pound Crowns (18) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday (2), 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding (5) four are still sealed, 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday (3) one still sealed, 1999 Diana Memorial, still sealed, 1999 Millennium (5) two are still sealed, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, still sealed, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, still sealed, Two Pounds (7) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary (2) one still sealed, 1995 Peace Dove, 1997 Technology (3) two are still sealed, One Pound (4) 1996, 1997 (3) still sealed, Fifty Pence 2-coin sets (5) 1992-1993 comprising 1992 Britannia and 1992/3 EU Presidency issues (3 sets) two still sealed, 1998 comprising 1998 Britannia and 1998 EEC/EU 25th Anniversary (3), Fifty Pences (2) 1994 D-Day Landings, still sealed, 2000 150 Years of Public Libraries, The Queen Elizabeth II Crown Collection an 8-coin set comprising Crowns (7) 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980, 1981, and Five Pound Crown 1990 VF to EF in the wallet of issue, The Royal Portrait Collection a 4-coin set comprising Crowns (2) 1965, 1972 and Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday and 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday, Last £sd Set an 8-coin set comprising Halfcrown 1966, Florin 1965, Shillings (2) 1965E and 1965S, Sixpence 1967, Threepence 1967, Penny 1967 and Halfpenny 1967 UNC as issued, Last £sd and First Decimal sets (2) Halfcrown to Halfpenny 1965-1967 (7 coins, No English Shilling) UNC and Decimal set 1996 (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny EF - UNC in the wallets of issue, Fifty Pences a 6-coin set - The History of the Fifty Pence Coin comprising 1969 Fine, 1973 EF, 1983 VF, 1992/3 EU Presidency, EF scarce , 1994 D-Day landings EF and 1997 Britannia A/UNC, all in a Westminster wallet, European Community Coin Collection a 12-coin set contains a pre-Euro issue from each of the 12 member states, UNC and lustrous in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Numismatic Covers (10) 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, comprising Five Pound Crown and£10 stamp, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday comprising Five Pound Crown and 4x First Class stamps (2), 1999 Diana Memorial comprising Five Pound Crown and 5x 26p stamps (2), 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary comprising Two Pounds 1995 and 2x stamps, 25p and 30p, 1996 Northern Ireland comprising One Pound 1996 and 25p stamp (2), 1992/3 European Commemorative comprising Fifty Pence 1992/3 EU Presidency and 24p stamp, D-Day landings 50th Anniversary 1994 comprising Fifty Pence 1994 and 5x 25p stamps, all UNC on the Commemorative envelopes of issue, Medallic Covers (2) 1999 Berlin Airlift 50th Anniversary comprising Crown-sized medal and 4x First Class stamps, 1994 25th Anniversary of the Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales comprising Crown-sized Medal and set of 6x stamps, 19p, 25p, 30p, 35p, 41p, and £1.50 both UNC on the commemorative envelopes of issue Estimate: 220-320 GBP Starting price: 220 GBP |
Match 5:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40235 Price realized: 32,000 USD (Approx. 30,112 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Republic. Silver Hand Engraved Serving Tray Inlaid with Chinese Dollars, ND (ca. 1927-32). Diameter: 33cm; Weight: 1,268 gms. This astonishing inlaid tray contains numerous numismatic RARITIES and speaks volumes to the proficient work done by the well-known silversmith, Mr. Zee Sung. Sung was active in Shanghai during the early years of the Republic up to the 1950's. The attention to detail and artistry of the engraving is typical of his work, but on a much larger magnitude than normally encountered for items of this nature. Usually when silver wares, in similar fashion to the present piece, are encountered they were done so in much smaller scale, with less artistry and far less attention to detail was paid. It is clear Mr. Sung spent much time in the preparation of this magnificent item given the amount of fine details offering many different textures and prominently features stylistic initials "EvK". The segmented rim, imitating bamboo stalk, is another feature reminiscent of the period, but in our experience is not typical of Sung's work. Each of the numismatic treasures contained in this piece are securely held in place appearing to be braised in several areas. Like many vintage silver artifacts that were manufactured for use and display the surfaces do show evidence of being cleaned numerous times over the decades with rich slate patina in the protected areas and crevasses. The reverse exhibits richer mottled patina with a slight iridescent sheen that is commonly seen on old silver. Close inspection of the reverse reveals Mr. Sung's well-known hallmark "ZEESUNG" and is flanked by what appears to be the character "Jian" (儉) in a square frame; also the rim shows methodical smoothing appearing to have been done during the manufacturing process which makes sense given the complex and time-consuming nature of the sophisticated precious metal work. When this wonderful piece was commissioned, the coins used would have either been supplied or gathered from circulation and added to the cost of manufacture. By today's standards there are several significant, important and highly desirable numismatic relics that are sought after by many collectors. When examining and comparing the pieces used, we notice that not even one can be dated after 1927, which in and of itself is of interest, and that there are no Sun Yat-sen "Junk" Dollars present. This last part is of special interest given how prevalent "Junk" Dollars are in today's marketplace and gives us a narrower time frame for when this piece was probably made. Most sources state that Mr. Sung was active circa 1910's to the 1950's, but we were unable to locate anything definitive. What we did find were several business listings for Mr. Sung, his company names and addresses in contemporary documentation. The earliest of these listings was "Zee Sung & Co." and was listed in the "China & Far East Finance & Commerce Year Book" Shanghai, 1921 where he is listed as one of the principal advertisers in "F. & C." publications. Another entry we were able locate was listed in "The Comacrib Directory of China 1925" published by the Commercial & Credit Information Bureau 29 Szechuen Road, Shanghai, China which was subsequently located on the same street as Mr. Sung's shop. This particular listing was specific and listed out the services that were offered by Sung and is as follows "Zee Sung & Co., Ltd. - Jewellers, Gold and Silver Smiths, Watch Repairers, Engravers, Dealers in Diamonds, Pearls, etc - 105 Szechuan Road" with what appears to be a listing of people who worked under Mr. Sung. The last listing in which we were able to locate was from the "Shanghai Classified Telephone Directory",1947 issue where Mr. Sung is under the Jewellers - Retail section as "Zee Sung Jewellery & Co. 464 Szechuan C (Szecn)". Clearly Mr. Sung was active with his business for a prolonged period and produced countless fine wares. By and large we don't really have a way to determine when a piece of his was made, but with the present piece coming to light a more specific period of manufacture can be ascertained based on the points above and is why we prescribed the date circa 1927-1932. Each piece contained in this beautifully done piece is as follows clockwise: 1) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. Hung-hsien (Hongxian [Yuan Shih-kai]). L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332. Variety with reeded edge and no signature, dragon reverse. 2) CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern, Year 12 (1923). Tientsin Mint. L&M-81; K-680; KM-Y-336. Small characters variety. 3) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1912). Wuchang Mint. L&M-45; K-639; KM-Y-321. Li Yuan Hung without hat. 4) CHINA. Kwangtung. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1890-1908). Kwangtung Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-133; K-26a; KM-Y-203. Variety with small rosettes (struck from Heaton Mint dies). 5) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1923). Tientsin Mint. L&M-959; K-678. Tsao Kun in military attire/Proclamation of the Constitution commemorative. 6) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1927). L&M-49; K-608; KM-Y-318a.1. High six-pointed stars variety 7) CHINA. Dollar, Year 3 (1911). Tientsin Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). L&M-37; K-227; KM-Y-31. Variety with no dot after "DOLLAR". 8) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1924). Tientsin Mint. L&M-865; K-683. Tuan Chi-jui type commemorating the "Peaceful Unification" of China. 9) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1905). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-557; K-513; KM-Y-183a.3. Variety with 1904-style dragon, hooked "sheng" and "kuang," and dot within the Manchu script. 10) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1923). Tientsin Mint. L&M-958; K-677. Tsao Kun in civilian attire/Proclamation of the Constitution commemorative. 11) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin (Central) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-465; K-208; KM-Y-73.2. Frozen date issue with plain 4 and long tail spine. 12) CHINA. Dollar, Year 10 (1921). Tientsin Mint. L&M-864; K-676. Variety with reeded edge and legend at bottom of reverse. 13) CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). Wuchang Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). L&M-187; K-45; KM-Y-131 14) CHINA. Chang Hsun Silver Medal, Year 1 (1912) L&M-941; KMX-528. Reeded Edge. 15) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1902)-HAH. L&M-248; K-93; KM-Y-145a.9 16) CHINA. Sinkiang. Sar (Tael), Year 6 (1917). Tihwa Mint. L&M-837; K-1265; KM-Y-45 17) CHINA. Dollar, Year 9 (1920). L&M-77; K-666; KM-Y-329.6 18) GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1911-B. Bombay Mint. KM-T5; Mars-BTD1 19) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 29 (1903). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-462; K-205; KM-Y-73.1. Variety with period after "YANG".Due to the size and nature of this lot, additional shipping charges apply. Please call 800-458-4646 for more information. Estimate: $30000 - $50000 |  |
