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China, Republic, Yunnan Province, silver fifty cents, undated (1911-15), four circles below pearl (KM.Y.257.2). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
China, Republic, Yunnan Province, twenty cents, year 21 (1932), year 38 (1949) (KM.Y.491, 493) (2); fifty cents, undated (c1917), year 21 (1932) (KM.Y.479.1, 492) (2). The first three dark toned, otherwise fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
China, Empire, Yunnan Province, five-stamped Remittance Ingot, as a silver sycee, five taels or 5.5 ounce packsaddle type, of five blocks of stamps, c.1880-1900, (199.95 g), (cf.Cribb 751-1000, cf.pl.61-62). Good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $850
China, Republic, Yunnan Province, silver four and a half stamped remittance ingot as a 4.5 taels sycee ingot or saddle pack (pack saddle) with five blocks of stamps, c1910 (140 grams), (cf.Cribb 751ff, cf.M.4057-4085). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $900
China, Republic, Yunnan Province, silver four and a half stamped remittance ingot as a 4.5 taels sycee ingot or saddle pack (pack saddle) with five blocks of stamps, c1910 (140 grams), (cf.Cribb 751ff, cf.M.4057-4085). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
China, Republic, heavily toned silver boat or shoe shaped sycee ingot, made on a flat oval base, in a metal mould with high edges, modern manufacture, made as a presentation gift for New Year, birthdays or weddings, as a silver ingot, 2.25 ounces (79.83 g), with Chinese characters within boat, four more on base, (Cribb -). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
China, Japanese Government of mostly Manchuria, called Manchukuo, five fen 1934 (KM.Y.3), 1935, 1936 (KM.Y.7), 1941 (KM.Y.11) (slabed MS 63) (illustrated), 1944, (KM.Y.A13), 1945 (KM.Y.A13a) (illustrated); one chiao 1934 (KM.Y.4), 1939, (KM.Y.8), 1940 (KM.Y.10), 1941 (KM.Y.12), 1943 (KM.Y.14). Nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
China, People's Republic, silver one ounce ten yuan Panda, 2002, 2005 (KM.1365, 1589). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
China, People's Republic, proof silver ten yuan, 2005 600th Anniversary of Zheng He's Voyages (KM.1580). In timber case of issue with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $120
Passed in
China, People's Republic, proof silver ten yuan set of two, 2005 Chen Yun Birth centennial (KM.1628, 1629). In timber case of issue with matching certificates and original outer box, this with some foxing on inside, FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
China, Qin State (250-220 B.C.) or later, cast solid bell shapes weights (2), probably cast in Gaonu (present-day Yanchuan of Shaanxi) of the Qin State during the Warring States Period, type as a broad squat type, 42mm wide, 60mm high and 43mm x 59mm (illustrated), with clapper one with ring support (420 and 395 g) both with raised Chinese inscription on the edge; and from a similar period 2 x bronze solid bowl shaped weights each with a clapper 40mm x 52mm and 36mm x 47mm (width x height) (168.47 and 149.27 g); together with a square shoulder rounded flat based spade with handle (possibly struck in silver), (12.09 g) 64mm high, 37mm wide with handle, unlisted (cf.Coole 144-173 for type) (illustrated). Patinated, very fine, all very rare. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
China, scale weights marked in Chinese as multiples of the tael and mace, all are in a shape of axed sycee of the Sung or Yuan Dynasty (ie kidney shaped ), (note 10 mace = 1 tael), weights are 2 mace (7.58 g), 3 mace (11.09, 11.29 g), 4 mace (14.88, 14.63, 15.06, 14.84, 15.04 g), 5 mace (18.29 g), 6 mace (21.87, 22.21 g), 7 mace 25.85 g), 8 mace (29.66, 29.88, 30.06 g), 9 mace (33.29, 33.91 g); 1 tael (37.04, 37.19), 2 tael (74.46 g), 3 tael (110.53), 4 tael (147.83, 149.31 g), 5 tael (186.17 g), 10 tael (380 g), 20 tael (755 g), 30 tael (1130 g) and 50 (tael), some with additional stampings mostly indicating the weight only. An unusual set with some duplication, mostly very fine. (29)
Estimate $200
SOLD $850
China, scale weights marked in Chinese as multiples of the tael and mace, set as rectangular blocks (note 10 mace = 1 tael), weights are 4 mace (14.53 g), 5 mace (18.54 g), 8 mace (29.03 g), 9 mace (2) (31.27, 32.74 g); 1 tael (36.70 g), 2 tael (72.49 g), 3 tael (2) (112.59, 110.93 g), 4 tael (144.35 g), 5 tael (192.54 g this with a attached support ring), 10 tael (360 g), 20 tael (745 g), together with private issues (134.77 g with many additional stampings) (illustrated), blocks, 1 tael (36.36 g), and 3 taels (105.32 g) (illustrated). An unusual set, very fine or better, several with multiple stampings for testing. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
China, scale weights marked in Chinese as multiples of the tael and mace, set as round blocks (note 10 mace = 1 tael), weights are 1 mace (3.76 g), 2 mace (7.53 g), 3 mace (11.29 g), 4 mace (15.95 g), 5 mace (18.83 g), 6 mace (22,59 g), 7 mace (26.35 g), 8 mace (30.12 g), 9 mace (33.88 g); 1 tael (37.66 g), 2 tael (75.3 g), 3 tael (112.98 g), 4 tael (150.60 g), 5 tael (188.27 g), 10 tael (380 g) (illustrated). An unusual and complete set, very fine or better, last two with multiple stampings for testing. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
China, scale weights marked in Chinese as multiples of the mace, some are in a shape of axed sycee of the Sung or Yuan Dynasty (ie kidney shaped), weights are in groups, and all appear to be marked in Chinese and English numbers, most are small generally flat pieces; lot also includes two curious objects, one with string attached probably for use as weights; bell shaped solid weight (122.72 g) and (2) vase shaped weights with lugs (33.91 and 24.06 g). An unusual lot with some duplication, but different styles for the smaller weights, mostly very fine. (approx 45)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
China, Shanghai, the China General Omnibus Co. Ltd. aluminium tokens for three cents (25mm) (illustrated), no denomination stated (2) (20mm) (initials J.D.S.? on reverse), both types of each token represented with bus facing right and bus facing left; medalet Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, bread token, nickel (33.5mm), one loaf, with central circular hole (Pr.327), impressed with number 469 (illustrated). The last very fine and very rare, others very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
China, Republic, portrait dollars of rulers, nine different plus an An Hwei Province empire dollar (1898) all made as replicas in gilt base metal (bronze?). Extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
China, tea brick, with Chinese inscription below (237 x 187mm), probably issued earlier than under the People's Republic of China, c.1930s-1960, made as a common form of commodity based money used in international exchange illustrating it was distinct from trusting government as was the case with Chinese coins; obv. the design displays six square areas each with a dragon centre and a legend around in Chinese and English like earlier dollar coins, rev. plain, (237 x 187mm), (975 g), (cf.Mitchener 4144; cf.Opitz p.338-40). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
China, tea brick, with Chinese inscription below (237 x 187mm), issued under the People's Republic of China, 1949-1990s, made by the Yangloadong Brick Tea Factory, being a common form of commodity based money used in international exchange illustrating it was distinct from trusting government as was the case with Chinese coins; obv. the design displays an ornate arch flanked by trees; five stars above; below, "Zhongguo Chaye Gongsi/ Yanglaodong Zhuancha Chang Zhizao" (China National Tea Corporation/ Made by the Yanglaodong Brick Tea Factory) in H…nz characters, rev. Sixteen segments, (237 x 187mm), (1110 g), (Mitchener 4144; Opitz p.338-40). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
China, copper medal for the 'North China 1920 Famine Relief, $10 to save one life' on obverse, 34mm, reverse in Chinese, stating Year 9 of the Republic / Huabei Famine Relief / Save one life / 10 yuan, (example noted in the British Museum). Very fine with support attachment, very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
China, packaged modern products mostly cased as sold to the collector from retail shops and stores, include a cased set boxed with twelve wooden reproductions of ancient coins of the period c.220-23 A.D.; another boxed set of eight modern copies of ant-nose coins; another boxed set as all modern reproductions, imitating fifteen ancient all in metal including gold plated ingot, spade, knife money and round cash with certificate; packaged modern year set of 3 notes and 6 coins various years up to 2007; a large wooden block packaged featuring initations of Qian State coins and dragon reverse; two large encased bronze bars with inscription; cased Chinese seals with ink pad; three small books featuring minatures of Chinese and world modern banknotes (foreign currencies epitome from the Beijing Banknote Printing Plant); two large 122mm (horse), 149mm (currency) charms in darken bronze medal; together with Japan labelled folder of 19th century as a packaged collection of (12) cash and charms (mostly from China with a few from Japan, all in fair to fine condition). Mostly as new. (lot)
Estimate $120
Passed in
China, Kiau Chou, ten cents 1909 (KM.2). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Cochin China, one sapeque, 1875K, 1879A; one cent, 1879A, 1884A; ten cents 1884A; twenty cents 1884A; fifty cents 1879A (KM.1-6). The ten and fifty cents rare in this condition, very fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $850
Cook Islands, Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, Australian Insect Series, proof silver one ounce one dollar set of five, 2000 (KM.1101-1105). In case of issue with certificate number 0226, a few small spots of foxing on case interior, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Cook Islands, Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, proof fine silver and colour two ounce two dollars four coin set, 2003 Australian Bushrangers - Ned Kelly, Ben Hall, Captain Thunderbolt and Mad Dan Morgan. In timber case of issue with certificate number 0922; fifty cents, Ned Kelly in Cu/Ni 2004; mug, porcelain with photograph of Ned Kelly. First item in timber case with certificate number 0922, others in packs of issue, uncirculated - FDC. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Cook Islands, Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, proof silver and coloured ten ounce ten dollars, Planetary Alignment 2000. In case of issue with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Cook Islands, Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, proof silver ten ounces ten dollars, 2002 (KM.-) Battle of the Coral Sea. In case of issue, this damaged as usual, with certificate number 323, FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Cook Islands, Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, proof silver twenty five dollars, Centenary of British Sovereignty 1988; Tuvalu, Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, proof silver one ounce, 75th Anniversary 1930 Penny (copper plated) 2005 (2), Commemoration 1923 Halfpenny (copper plated) 2006. In cases of issue with certificates, FDC. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Crete, Greek Administration, Prince George, five drachmai, 1901 (KM.9). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Cyprus, Queen Victoria - George VI, eighteen piastres 1901, 1907 (illustrated), 1921; nine piastres 1907, 1921, 1940, 1947, 1949; four and a half piastres 1901, 1921, 1938; three piastres 1901; two shillings 1947, 1949, (KM. 4-7, 9-10, 13-14, 24-25, 27-28, 31-32). Very good - extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $500
SOLD $900