Those who love Chinese coins will be immediately familiar with the Year 3 (1914) Yuan Shi-Kai Dollar, as one of the mainstays of the Republic series. A fantastic “Mausoleum” Dollar Pattern from Year 16 (1927) graded MS-63 by NGC reached $408,000, far surpassing its estimate range of $70,000-$100,000. One of the last issues of the Republic period, this type has long captivated collectors, and this example confirms the strong market for these types. Another ever popular type, a Year 38 (1949) Kweichow “Bamboo” Dollar certified by NGC as EF-40, soared to a final price of $480,000. This type is one of the most popular issues in Chinese numismatics, and this coin now owns the record for the most valuable Dragon Dollar ever sold. The highest priced item in the sale, a majestic Year 3 (1911) Pattern “Long Whisker” Dollar graded Specimen-63+ by PCGS, sold for $3,000,000. With 252 lots sold, this single event attracted spirited bidding that brought the final realized prices of the session to an astonishing $26,907,840. Result: $3,000,000.The apex of the auction was Session C, Rarities Night. Fabled “Long Whisker Dragon” Dollar with Immense Beauty. Silver “Long Whisker Dragon” Dollar Pattern, Year 3 (1911). A 1985 Brass Yuan Panda Pattern with an estimated survival rate of fewer than 100 examples sold for $31,200, more than doubling its high estimate of $15,000. A 2000 Kilo Panda certified by NGC as Proof-69 Ultra Cameo closed at $114,000 far outstripping its intrinsic value. Several modern Chinese coins also reached astounding prices, proving general strength across almost the entire Chinese market. Two early pre-modern era pieces of Chinese paper money, a 2 Kuan from the Yuan Dynasty graded by PCGS Banknote Choice Fine 15 and a 1 Kuan note from the Ming Dynasty certified by PMG About Uncirculated 55 realized $40,800 and $33,600 respectively. The sale started with offerings of paper money and modern Chinese coins in sessions A and B. With nearly 10,000 lots offered across 18 sessions and a sell through rate of 97%, the May 2022 Hong Kong Auction truly offered items that appealed to every interest and budget. This unprecedented total sets a record for the single highest grossing world and ancient numismatic auction held by any firm. Stack’s Bowers’ and Ponterio’s May 2022 Auction, their most recent biannual Hong Kong event, netted a stunning final figure of over $43,000,000 in prices realized. Stack’s Bowers’ Hong Kong Sale Realized $43 Million
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