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China, Republic, Sun Yat Sen dollar, (1927) memento, six pointed star (L&M 49; KM.Y318a.1). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $700
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China, assorted dollars, Sun Yat Sen, dollars Memento type (KM.Y318a) (2) (26.23, 26.64 g); Empire, Kiang Nan, false dollar (1904), 39.5mm, (27.23 g), rev. dragon, (KM.Y.145.1, Kann 66); Empire, Chingkiang, under Hsuen Tung (1908-1911), issued in 3rd year (1911), fake dollars (2), (23.65, 26.77 g), obv. inscription around and within inner circle, rev. facing dragon, (KM.Y.31, Kann 227); Empire, Chingkiang, fake dollar, Tai Ching Ti Kou type, undated (1908), 39.5mm, (25.59 g), obv. legends, rev. dragon, (KM.Y.14, Kann 216); Empire, Chihli Province, false dollars (2), (25.17, 26.70 g), Pei Yang type, year 34 (1908), rev. dragon, (KM.Y.73.2, Kann 208). Mostly described as false a few have correct weight and style and are possibly authentic. Fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $300
SOLD $950
China, Republic, Li Yuan-hung, founding of the Republic, silver dollar (1912) (KM.321.1). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,100
China, Republic, Sun Yat Sen, silver dollar, year 21 (1932), Shanghai mint, 'Birds over junk' (KM Y.344). Some subdued original mint bloom, minimal circulation resulting in hardly noticeable contact marks on shoulder, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $25,000
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China, Republic, Sun Yat Sen, 'Junk' silver dollar, Yr 22 (1933) (KM.Y345). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
China, Republic, Sun Yat Sen, 'Junk' silver dollar, yr 23 (1934) (KM.Y345). Good very fine/ extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
China, Republic, Sun Yat Sen, 'Junk' silver dollar, yr 23 (1934) (KM.Y345). Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $190
China, Republic, a mixture of various denominations and dates, a mixture of copper, brass and silver (9). All circulated, good - fine. (52)
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
China, Republic, Kweichow Province, silver auto dollar, early copies of those issued year 17, 1928, 39.5 mm, (26.62 and 28.67 g), rev. automobile to left, issued to commemorate first road in Kweichow Province, (KM.Y.428, Kann 757). Lightly toned, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $300
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China, Republic, Sinkiang, silver dollar (1917)(KM.Y45) with rosette. Adhesions, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
China, Republic, Provincial, Szechuan silver dollar (1912)(KM.Y.456; LM.366). Cleaned otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $700
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China, Republic, Szechuan Province, 'horse' gaming token in bronze (1912 or later)(cf KM XM125). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $800
China, Republic, Yunnan Province, silver fifty cents (1917), General T'ang Chi-yao (KM.Y.479). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
China, Republic, Yunnan province silver half tael (35mm, 18.59g, die axis at 11) straight grained or milled edge, Hanoi mint struck 1943 (KM XI; L&M 434)(cf CNG Sale 124, lot 835). Some mint bloom, good extremely fine, possibly later striking.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
China, Republic, Yunnan Province, silver tael (36.85g), obv Fu in Hanzi characters, new legends Burmese and Hanzi characters, straight grained (or milled) edge (Kann 940). Grey brown tone, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $750
China, an assortment of coins and charms from a variety of Provinces, all in 6x4 suspension files, including, Charms (2 files), Hong Kong (2 files), Taiwan (1 file), Tibet (1 file),General Issue (4 files), Communist (2 files), Foreign Enclaves (1 file), Anhwei Chekiang, Fengtien, Fukien, Chihli, Ching, Chia-Ching (2 files), Chou-Chin-Han (2 files), Ching-Chien Lung (4 files), Ching Hsien Feng (2 files), Ching Kang-Hsi (4 files), Ching Kuang-Hsu, Ching Shun-Chih, Ching Tao-Kuang (2 files), Honan, Hunan, Hupeh (2 files), Kiangnan (2 files), Kiangsi, Kiangsu, Kirin Shangtung, Kwangtung (2 files), Liang Tang, Ming, Yuang Ming, Sinkiang (2 files including tael (KMY 45)), Sung (8 files), Szechuan, Wei Chin Liang Sung, Yunnan. All in 2x2 holders with descriptions including Schjoth or KM numbers. Very good - uncirculated. (approx 1200)
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $31,000
China, People's Republic, mint set 1980 (KM.MS2); Taiwan, Sun Yat-Sen silver fifty yuan (1965) in four coin set lucite holder (KM.539); cased silver medal with certificate (Chang Kai Sheck), cased medals in bronze from Climbing the Great Wall (2); Hong Kong mint set 1993 (KM. MS2); Singapore mint set 1983 (KM.MS19); Western Samoa, seven coin specimen set, 1987 (KM ). In packs of issue, uncirculated - FDC. (8)
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,300
China, People's Republic, Panda issue, one ounce silver ten yuan, 2000 (KM.1310), 2003 (KM.1466), 2009 (KM.1865), 2001 (KM.1980). In sealed capsules, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
China, Sichuan, World War I, Victory medal for Xiong Kewu (1885-1970), in bronze (34mm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
China, Republic, award medal in silver nickel (?) (33.5mm; 16.7g) under Chiang Kai-shek, struck with a Heaton Mint coinage press (1936), awarded for service to China by the warlord of Manchuria Chang Hseuh-liang (KM.XM535). Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,800
Cocos (Keeling) Islands, five dollars, two dollars (2), one dollar, fifty cents, twenty cents (2), ten cents, five cents, 2004. The first five coins with some dark spots, otherwise extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Cyprus, George V, silver forty five piastres, 1928 (KM.19). Attractive gold and blue toning, subdued full original mint bloom, uncirculated and very scarce thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
European nations, various euros, mostly denomination two euros, (approx F.V = 165 euros). Mostly uncirculated. (approx 80)
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
European nations, mixed euros, mostly one and two euros denominations (approx F.V = 155 euros). Mostly uncirculated. (approx 100)
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
European nations, mixed dates euros, mostly one and two euros (approx F.V = 180 euros). Mostly uncirculated. (approx 100)
Estimate $220
SOLD $220
European nations, mixed dates and nations Euro currency, two Euro cents - two Euros, a large proportion being one and two Euros (approx F.V = Euros 250). Mostly extremely fine. (approx 1.70 kg)
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Ethiopia, Menelick II, silver birr (1889A)(KM.5). Toned very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
France, Provincial, Lorraine (duch?), Antoine le Bon (the Good), Duke, (1508-1544), silver sol de guerre. 19mm, (1.31 g), Nancy mint, obv. + AnThOn ? a ? G ? CALAB ? LO, crowned ducal coat-of-arms, rev. + mOnTA ? FACTA ? nAnC, sword, (De Saulcy pl. XIV, 14; Roberts 9437, Boudeau 1509). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
France, Republic, silver fifty francs, 1979 (KM.941.1); Australia, 1988 bicentenary state rail medal in sterling silver, (40.35 g); Rugby League fobs in sterling silver, MDRFL, Cup Finalists, 1938-9 and Runners Up, one enamelled; fob seals, in gilt brass, both with unengraved stone seals; Ansett Pilot Wings, base metal. Very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
French Indo China, bronze two sapeque, 1892A (KM.6). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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