| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40049 Price realized: 24,000 USD (Approx. 22,584 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Kansu. Dollar, Year 17 (1928). Lanchow Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-618; K-760; KM-Y-410; WS-0720. A VERY RARE and eminently desired type, this piece--featuring a frontal portrait of Sun Yat-sen similar to the "Mausoleum" Dollar--displays the emblem of the Kuomintang upon the reverse, and is so difficult to acquire that fantasies of it are hotly contested as well. For the connoisseur seeking the original, authentic product, and one that has experienced only light wear and minor cleaning, the present specimen will absolutely meet such demands. Pleasingly toned and a stately overall rendition of type. To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click here. From the Nine Dragons Collection. Estimate: $30000 - $50000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40037 Price realized: 8,750 USD (Approx. 8,234 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Hunan. Dollar, Year 11 (1922). Changsha Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-867; K-763; KM-Y-404; WS-0930. Though some cleaning and very light circulation is evident on this popular one-year commemorative issue, the present example stands as a commendable representative of the emission, and one that should still generate solid enthusiasm and interest. Estimate: $7000 - $10000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 42265 Price realized: 6,000 USD (Approx. 5,646 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Dollar, Year 21 (1932). Shanghai Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-108; K-622; KM-Y-344; WS-0144. "Birds over Junk" type. An enticing offering of this SCARCE and always-demanded type. The noted cleaning is rather light and largely obscured by the smoky gray tone, resulting in a brilliant exemplar with limited wear. A more attainable piece that does not compromise on eye appeal. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 42266 Price realized: 6,500 USD (Approx. 6,117 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Dollar, Year 21 (1932). Shanghai Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-108; K-622; KM-Y-344; WS-0144. "Birds over Junk" type. Despite the cleaning, this appealing example of the "birds over junk" Dollar is strongly detailed, with a deep tone that obscures some of the evidence of past cleaning. An impressive example for any specialists in Chinese coinage. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 42267 Price realized: 5,500 USD (Approx. 5,176 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Dollar, Year 21 (1932). Shanghai Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-108; K-622; KM-Y-344; WS-0144. "Birds over junk" type. Despite the noted cleaning, this example is strongly detailed and offers a presentable and more affordable representative of this always demanded type. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40035 Price realized: 17,000 USD (Approx. 15,997 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Hunan. Dollar, Year 11 (1922). Changsha Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, Unc Details. L&M-867; K-763; KM-Y-404; WS-0930. Though experiencing a minor prior cleaning, this stately one-year commemorative issue presents some alluring and enticing gunmetal gray tone beginning to re-emerge, with a rather sharp strike and extensive brilliance radiating throughout. For those seeking a wonderful example that is free from circulation and virtually free from issue, the present specimen would no doubt serve exceptionally well in that role. To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click here. From the Nine Dragons Collection. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
