Heritage Auctions’ annual Autumn Hong Kong Showcase Auction, scheduled for October 6-7, is a highly anticipated and thoughtfully curated auction, designed to explore the world with an emphasis on East Asian numismatics. The pieces found here traverse decades of cultural and societal history, commencing with a handpicked selection of ancient coinage.
In modernity, there are several countries and municipalities with quite impressive and plentiful selections, such as China, Japan, Hong Kong, Nepal, and the British Empire. With such an extensive and superb range of numismatic issues, there are sure to be ‘hidden gems’ for every collector, specialist, or enthusiast within this seasonal Showcase Auction.
As always, a wide selection of Chinese rarities is offered here, and this auction features a “Plumed Hat” Dollar certified AU Details (Cleaned) by PCGS. This ever-popular Year 3 (1914) Yuan Shih-kai Dollar variant features the notable Chinese General in military apparel and his famous headwear. A bit more attainable with the noted Details grade, this example still possesses many of the characteristics that make this a special type in Chinese numismatics.
Some of the other rarities featured in this auction include:
- 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 in the Heritage Autumn 2024 Hong Kong Auction, which will conclude with live sessions at 6AM CT on both Sunday, October 6 and Monday, October 7. Place your bids now at Coins.HA.com.
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