Catalogue
Portuguese Malacca, an interesting collection, possibly all are fantasies and mostly with illustrations and with identical images to the pieces used in the reference 'The Collection of Malacca Coinages' by Tony Lye Fong Nge (pp.138-231); coins all in tin, issue described as single and double cash coins, all with four obverse Chinese characters and most with additional countermarks on the reverse, circular or square holes, most appear in Lye's book. Very fine or better and rare as such. (13)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Portuguese Malacca, Malaysia, Asia, copies and fantasies made in the early 1980s, representing issues of Manuel I, tin bastado (Lye 503, 504, 508, 509 and another without illustration); others of various denominations, apparently genuine with mostly damaged or folded as recovered from wreck etc., (23); lot also includes a tin/lead football shaped weight (39.15 g), miscellaneous other items include tin cent French Indo China (1940-1), Cochin China 1879 sapeque and VOC doits and half doits etc (7) some with water corrosion; Ceylon, 1801 1/12 rupee (48.15 g) and 1805 1/24 rupee (19.07 g), (KM.64-65). Many issues fully described, all within 2x2 Hartberger packets, from various sources, mostly in poor - extremely fine. (40)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Sweden, Carl XII (1697-1718), one daler of plate money, 1716, obv. crowned CXII and date 1716 at corners in circular stamps, and central stamp of 1 daler, (640 g), (KM.PM39). Slightly water worn, some stamps weak, square shape, otherwise fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Sweden, Frederick I (1720-1751), half daler of plate money, 1741, obv. crowned FRS and date 1741 at corners in circular stamps, and central stamp of 1/2 daler, (285 g), (KM.PM65). Slightly water worn, some stamps weak, square shape, otherwise fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Sweden, Frederick I (1720-1751), four dalers of plate money, 1731, obv. crowned FRS and date 1750 at corners in circular stamps, and central stamp of 4 dalers, (2740 g), (KM.PM71). Slightly water worn, some stamps weak, square shape, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $650
Sweden, Frederick I (1720-1751), two dalers of plate money, 1750, obv. crowned FRS and date 1750 at corners in circular stamps, and central stamp of 2 dalers, (1330 g), (KM.PM71). Slightly water worn, some stamps weak, square shape, otherwise fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Thailand, Southern Thailand, Sukothai and Ayuthia, base metal token coinage, 13-15th century, probably made from a zinc-lead alloy of various weights similar to Thai bullet money, (120 g (illustrated), 51.22 g), all with symbols inserted into the design when originally cast; types include crude elephant/ and four other latus wheel chakra symbols, (cf.M.2695 - 2705); together with Rama IV (1851-1868), silver tamlung of two baht, (29.81 g), type with Mongkut and variety with eight dots and central dot in Chakra, (issued c1851-1862), (KM.C138.1, M.2884-5) (illustrated), other tamlung (bullet money) baht (2), quarter baht (1) and a further collection of various rulers bullet money (13), baht and half baht with ring attachments. Mostly fine - very fine, illustrated coins scarce. (19)
Estimate $250
SOLD $800
Thailand, Lannathai (Lanchang) Kingdom, (14-16th century), base silver elephant smoothed surface tamlung, struck at Lanchang, (73.66 g), each with three stamps on the upper surface of elephant in centre, others of chakra and rays and dots symbol, (M.2778-2779a) (illustrated); another in half tamlung in base silver (36.56 g) similar (M.2786); another bar quarter tamlung in base silver (17.81 g), (M.2789); Vietnam, Tu Duc, (1848-1883), silver bullion bar coinage, one lang, (38.39 g), (KM.493, Schroeder 324B), (illustrated). Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $180
SOLD $320
Thailand, Lannathai Kingdom, (14-16th century), silver "Ka-Kim" Tamlung or silver bar split and folded back to join at ends (four baht), (64.15 g) with stamps of Chakra, Chiengmai, Chiengsen, on both both sides and base, (Le May Pl.III,1, M.2750-1). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Thailand, Lannathai Kingdom, (14-16th century), silver "Ka-Kim" Tamlung or silver bar split and folded back to join at ends (four baht), (61.36 g) with stamps of Chakra, Chiengmai, Chiengsen, on both both sides and base, (Le May Pl.III,1, M.2750-1). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Thailand, Lannathai Kingdom, (14-16th century), probably a contemporary copy in base silver of crude style "Ka-Kim" Tamlung or silver bar split and folded back to join at ends (four baht), (48.90 g) with various stamps on both both sides, (cf.Le May Pl.III,1, cf.M.2750-1). Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thailand, Southern Thailand, Ligor or Patalung, round tin coinage (pitji), c.1880-1895, 40mm, (26.91 g), with square central hole, obv. "Lu Kun T'ung Pao" with chopmark, (money of Lakhon [Ligor]), rev. K'uang Li Ch'i Ho, with one Chinese chopmark, (M.3105 [£40], P.226). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Thailand, Kingdom of Luang Prahang, bronze smooth surface, tiger tongue type money various sizes 75-110mm in length, circa 1707-1889, (M.3018-3024). Fine - very fine. (44)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Thailand, an extensive collection of Thailand mostly 19th century porcelain gambling chips some with stated values generally multi-coloured (75), (unusual one illustrated) together with metal token set from 1 to 100, obv.bird within circular Thai legend and number value on reverse (100 value illustrated, ex MBK Bangkok, March 2004 for set $138) (4), assorted pearl shell engraved tokens of various shapes, fish shape (one illustrated), rectangular, circular etc ranging in size from 20-60mm, (37), other objects including Thai silver 19th century coins bent (4), buttons etc (3). Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (approx 120)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Tibet, a small collection of issues described in 2x2 Hartbergers on sheets in silver (13) that include tankas (7), a portrait rupee, and large silver 10 srang coins (4); lot includes copper (10); Korea (19) issues of mostly cash a few machine made issues and a modern copy of silver one whan, and others including Nepal half mohar 1894, etc. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (45)
Estimate $100
SOLD $460
Viet-Nam, (Annam), an extensive collection of official, semi-official issues and copies of cash from the 10th century, includes several hoards of small coins as 17-18th century as contemporary copies (approx 170); together with a wide range of issues including much duplication, some issues described are also described as poor casting or contemporary copies, almost all coins are in 2x2 Hartberger packets and descriptive details of source noted together with the collector's attribution or comment, all are housed in a large spring clamp file folder. Very good - very fine, some scarce. (489)
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Viet-Nam, Annam, Tu Duc (1830-1841), silver ten lang curved bar, not dated, c.1899, but without regal title, (382 g), obv. two groups of the same characters on the upper face and one each on its base and side, above 'Kuang Hsi 25 year' (1899-1900), on side (weight standard) and base 'just armament' (cf.Schroeder Pl. LXIV [Minh Mang] and Thierry 'Les Collections Monetaires' cf.Pl.67-69 No.237-241, cf.M.4540). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,200
Viet-Nam, Annam, Tu Duc (1830-1841) and later, silver ten lang curved bar, not dated, produced as a common form of bullion bar in early 20th century, but without regal title, (380.6 g), obv. characters on both sides, upper face and one each on its base and side, on side (weight standard) and base 'just armament', plain face, (Schroeder -, and Thierry 'Les Collections Monetaires' cf.Pl.69 No.241, cf.M.4540). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Antiquities, an interesting group, probably from South East Asia from the 16th - 20th century including Christian crosses (4), (one as a large amulet with obverse Christ incuse, reverse cross) (illustrated), copper and iron arrow heads (4), a small bronze laddle with handle (illustrated), a minature cannon (illustrated), various hooks (3), and other objects (3). Mostly fine or better, many scarce. (16)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Amenhotep III (circa 1386-1353 B.C.), cream glazed steatite scarab (11x8mm), face depicts the pharaoh's name, made up of Ra neb maat. Amenhottep was ninth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty, also known as Amenophis III and Nebma'atre. Minor chips, (cf.Rowe 544). Very fine and edge pierced.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
China, Ming Dynasty, mulberry paper note for fifty cash (=50 cash) 120x220mm, issued 1368-1399 (cf.P.AA2 [20 cash unpriced) (illustrated); assorted Treasury Dept of Sinkiang notes (12) various years 6, 8, 9, 10, 17, 20, 21, and denominations mostly 100 and 400 cash (all in poor condition); Cambista Tai Fung, Macao $10 value note; cheques, a small group that include, Kiaw Thong Exchange Amoy Branch (3), unused with counterfoils; Bank of East Asia, Shanghai (6). Generally very fine to extremely fine, the first apparently had its head office in Singapore. (23)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
China, Qing Dynasty, Ta Ching Pao Chao, 1000 cash, Xian Feng Year 8 (1858) (P.A2f). Good fine, with pin hole, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
China, Qing Dynasty, Ta Ching Pao Chao, 2000 cash, Xian Feng, Year 8 (1858), serial number 234 (P.A4f). Good fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
China, Qing Dynasty, Ta Ching Pao Chao, 2000 cash, Xian Feng Year 9 (1859), (P.A4g), serial number 4571. Good fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $500
China, Qing Dynasty, Ta Ching Pao Chao, 5000 cash, Xian Feng Year 8 (1858) (P.A5c). Good fine with pin holes on extra wide edge for holding, very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $800
China, The Central Bank of China, five yuan, Specimen note of the back of issue, 1935, Chungking Branch, Number 0000000, (cf.P.207s). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
China, Central Bank of China, 1938 specimen five yuan, serial number V000000 S/C, dark green (cf.P.235s), dated 1938 not 1941 and different colour (illustrated); Tung Pei Bank of China, 500 Yuan, 1947, serial no. [NQ] 808192, Mao on front, red building on back, (P.S3752). Uncirculated for first note, very fine for second note, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $350
China, Ta-Ching Government Bank, 1st June 1907, one dollar, No G84043, blue on orange underprint, supported arms at centre, reverse green, yellow and lilac, value at centre, (P.A66, $725 VF) (illustrated); China, Communist issue, Szechuan-Shensi Provincial Soviet Workers and Farmers Bank, three chuan Cloth Not, 1933, white cloth with red oval validation handstamp and blue cloth (P S3219b), (illustrated); Kirin Yung Heng Provincial Bank (Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin), two tiao, (cf.P.S976); other notes (2) one uniface of Hunan Province 1903 100 cash, issued by Zi An Yuan (company) at Chang de city, other Hunan Province dollar, at Anhua, by Zhu Xi Yan, printed by Yi Yan, issued year 17 (1928). Very fine - extremely fine, all scarce or rare. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $600
China, The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, one Mexican Dollar, No.24754, 13th April 07, Shanghai, (P.S191). Good and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $400
China, Fu Ching Bank of Shensi, one yuan, 1922, green, fortress at centre, serial no.1512814, (P.S2600) (illustrated); Shansi Provincial Bank, one yuan 1936 A0653651, ten yuan, 1937, DO 856567, (P.S.2678, P.S.2680); Bank of China, five yuan, Tientsin, January 1931, AA927580, (P.70b). Last uncirculated, others fine - very fine, mostly scarce. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220