1458
Empire. Imperial Bank of China. Shanghai. Tael, 1898. (Pick A46a; S/M C293-2a). In PMG holder
graded Fine-12 Net, Splits, Rust, a major deep crease in the middle with some splits and a lot of
Chinese ink inscriptions.
$ 1,200
The Imperial currencies are always rare and highly sought after due to the sufficient circulation, and the Shanghai notes are
even rarer since the highly developed economy caused even more circulation then other areas.
1459
Empire. Imperial Chinese Railways. 5-Dollars, 1899 (Pick A60; S/M S13-2). In PMG holder graded
Choice Fine-15 Net, Repaired, Rust, Corners Missing, tape repairing on the reverse with some splits
along the creases.
Very historic and rarely seen in high grade.
$ 1,300
These notes were issued by the Railway Bureau of Imperial China, and were circulated in the construction sites and towns
along the railway. However, due to the war against the boxers and the railway being occupied by western forces, the
circulation of these notes stopped.
