Lot 2491

Description

China, Yuan Dynasty, under grey/black mulberry tree bark paper note for two strings of each one thousand cash or one thousand wen which equals two chuan (guan), an issue reading at the top 'Zhi Yuan Tong Xing Bao Chao' type of the third reform called 'Zhi Yuan Bao Chao', size 223x305mm, issued from 1287-1309, (Editorial Board of 'A History of Chinese Currency p.51 type 2 illustrated, B/M C167 - 1 var.). Very good, very rough edges and very rare.