empire - Coin Auctions
 Lot 2059 - chinese banknotes empire - Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and CoinsCh'ing Dynasty, 1857 Issue. China (Year 7), 1857, 1000 Cash, P-A2e (S/M#T6-41), Issued, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 1586, Choice AU with an extremely light horizontal fold keeping this note from Uncirculated. Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coinschinese banknotes empire |
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 Lot 2066 - chinese banknotes empire - Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and CoinsTa-Ch'ing Government Bank 1909 (Unissued) Series Proof Vignettes. China, Lot of 6 different vignette proofs from the ABN "Ta-Ching Government Bank" series, All are printed on india paper that is not mounted, Includes the back central vignettes from the $1, P-A76 and $100, P-78B; Obverse proofs from the right side of the note include vignette of fortified city gates of the $50, P-A78A; $1, P-A76, hillside village and train; and the $10, P-A78, Teahouse; also included is a Bank of China proof vignette of buildings on water with bridge, unattributed. Extremely rare set of banknotes and just as rare as vignettes. Mostly choice Unc. Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coinschinese banknotes empire |
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 Lot 2060 - chinese banknotes empire - Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and CoinsCh'ing Dynasty, 1854 Issue. China (Year 4), 1854, 1500 Cash, P-A3a (S/M#T6-12), Issued, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 45?? Choice AU with an extremely light horizontal fold keeping this note from Uncirculated. Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coinschinese banknotes empire |
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 Lot 2061 - chinese banknotes empire - Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and CoinsCh'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue. China (Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4f (S/M#T6-51), Issued banknote, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 6795, Choice XF to AU, attractive for issue. Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coinschinese banknotes empire |
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 Lot 2056 - chinese banknotes empire - Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and CoinsMing Dynasty Circulating Note. China. 1368-99. 1 Kuan, P-AA10, Issued banknote. 10 Strings of Cash Coins at top center on front and back center at bottom. 2 large red seals on face and one on back. Printed on dark gray mulberry paper. The note is in excellent condition for this issue and is ICG graded Very Fine 30, There is evidence of only one light horizontal fold in the middle and 4 internal areas where the paper is very thin and gives the appearance of small holes, but the paper is present and translucent and as made. This note came from a group of these notes that were discovered during the "Boxer Rebellion". The notes were printed by the "Hung-wu Emperor" to create a national currency. The legends on the notes cites the authority of Hung-wu, the punishment for counterfeiting and reward for informants. The term Kuan (Quan, Kwan) relates to the Quan system of money (silver bars). A superior example of this rare banknote and the earliest example of paper money available. Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coinschinese banknotes empire |
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 Lot 2063 - chinese banknotes empire - Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and CoinsImperial Bank of China, 1898 "Peking" Branch Issue. China, 5 Mace, P-A39a (S/M#C293-1b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center, S/N 19821, PMG graded Fine 12 NET with notation of fold split repairs and pin holes which are difficult to view. Rare note in any condition and this example appears with bright colors and large margins. BFL, printer. Only four examples graded in the PMG census. Michael Rogers Online Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coinschinese banknotes empire |
