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World Crowns and Minors
3982
China. Imperial. Ca. 1908. Kiangsu Railway Company
.
Cap or Shako Badge for an official. Bronze, 83mm x 68mm,
38.6 grams, dual loops on reverse for attachment. Struck from
fine quality dies; Choice near Mint State and extremely rare.
The Kiangsu Railway Company was established ca. 1905 and
believed to be in operation by 1907. It was part of the Chinese
Republic's nationalization scheme of 1914 with agreement from
UK banks and stockholders.
Estimated Value .......................................................$750-UP
3983
China. Dollar, 1912
. L&M-45; Y-321. Li Yuan-hung. Founding
of Republic.
NGC graded AU-58
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
M
ILITARY
P
ORTRAIT
1914 D
OLLAR
3984
China. Dollar, 1914
. L&M-858; Y-322. Yuan Shih-kai. Por-
trait in military uniform, with high feather-hat.
Reverse
:
OneYuan within open wreath. Brilliant original mint luster.
NGC graded MS-63
.
Estimated Value ........................................ $7,000 - 9,000
3985
China. Dollar, 1914
. L&M-63; Y-329. Yuan Shih-kai. Fully lus-
trous with light golden tone.
NGC graded MS-65
.
Estimated Value .................................................$800 - 1,000
3986
China. Dollar, Year 3 (1914)
. L&M-63; Y-329. Yuan Shih-kai.
Dark toning.
NGC graded MS-64
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 700
3987
China. 50 Cents, 1914
. L&M-64; Y-328.
ANACS graded AU-
50, Details (Cleaned)
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 500
