Heritage Auctions’ annual Autumn Hong Kong Showcase Auction, scheduled for October 6-7, is a extremely anticipated and thoughtfully curated public sale, designed to discover the world with an emphasis on East Asian numismatics. The items discovered right here traverse a long time of cultural and societal historical past, commencing with a handpicked number of historical coinage.
In modernity, there are a number of international locations and municipalities with fairly spectacular and plentiful choices, reminiscent of China, Japan, Hong Kong, Nepal, and the British Empire. With such an in depth and very good vary of numismatic points, there are positive to be ‘hidden gems’ for each collector, specialist, or fanatic inside this seasonal Showcase Public sale.
As all the time, a big selection of Chinese language rarities is obtainable right here, and this public sale includes a “Plumed Hat” Dollar certified AU Details (Cleaned) by PCGS. This ever-popular 12 months 3 (1914) Yuan Shih-kai Greenback variant options the notable Chinese language Basic in army attire and his well-known headwear. A bit extra attainable with the famous Particulars grade, this instance nonetheless possesses most of the traits that make this a particular sort in Chinese language numismatics.
A few of the different rarities featured on this public sale embody:
- IONIA. Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Ca. mid-2nd century BC. AV stater. NGC AU 5/5 – 4/5. Ca. 155-145 BC
- China: Kirin. Kuang-hsü Dollar CD 1904 AU55 PCGS, KM-Y183a.2, LM-552A
- China: Kweichow. Republic “Auto” Dollar Year 17 (1928) VF Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Chengdu mint, KM-Y428, L&M-609
- China: People’s Republic silver Matte Specimen “Year of the Child” 35 Yuan (1/2 oz) 1979 SP69 NGC, KM8
- China: People’s Republic gold “Panda” One Ounce Medal 1982 MS69 PCGS, KM-XMB11
- Korea: Yi Hyong 5 Yang Year 501 (1892) AU55 NGC, KM1114
- Philippines: USA Administration Peso 1907-S MS64 PCGS, KM172
- Thailand: Rama V gold Off-Metal Fuang (1/8 Baht) ND (1876-1900) MS63 NGC, KM-Y32b
Bidding is ongoing within the Heritage Autumn 2024 Hong Kong Public sale, which can conclude with stay classes at 6AM CT on each Sunday, October 6 and Monday, October 7. Place your bids now at Coins.HA.com.
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