The Chinese Coin Collection of Dr. John A. Snell by Dale Dailey Dr

The Chinese Coin Collection of Dr. John A. Snell
by Dale Dailey
Dr. John Abner Snell served as a missionary doctor in China from 1909 until
his unexpected death in March, 1936. During most of his years in China, Dr.
Snell served as chief administrator and surgeon at the Methodist Hospital in
Soochow (Suzhou) China. In addition to his medical responsibilities, Dr. Snell
began collecting and trading Chinese coins. His extensive collection has
remained in the Snell family locked away in its original steamer trunk for 75
years, forgotten by the numismatic community until now…
Dr. Snell became an expert on Chinese coins of the early twentieth century. He
wrote an article, "Chinese Copper Coins of the Twentieth Century" which was
published in the June 1932 issue of The Numismatist. In the illustrated article,
he describes the history of coinage in China after 1900. Dr. Snell was also
cited by A. M. Tracey Woodward in a 1931 article in The China Journal for his
knowledge of Chinese mints.1 Dr. Snell's collection consists of approximately
950 coins of which 765 are copper and brass of various denominations and
185 are silver.
A. M. Tracey Woodward collected over 20,000 different variations and wrote many articles on
provincial coins. His collection later became part of the Norman Jacobs collection.
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Brief biography of Dr. John A. Snell
John Abner Snell was born in Knife Falls, Minnesota on October 28, 1880, the
fifth of eight children. When he was around five, his family made the long trek
from northern Minnesota to central Florida, then a swampy, insect-infested
frontier.
They settled in Kissimmee, Florida where John grew up and
graduated from high school. At home, John received a solid Methodist
education, receiving training both at home and at Sunday school. At eleven, he
decided to "accept Jesus Christ as my personal savior and join the church." He
later wrote that at fourteen, there came into his "life a desire to devote myself to
God's service. It was what I considered a call."
Nineteen-year-old John Snell entered Emory College in 1899. He transferred
to Peabody Normal College in Nashville after his first year and completed his
undergraduate education on May 27, 1903.
During his junior year at
Peabody, John met his future wife, Grace Evelyn Birkett, who was also a
student. Soon after completing his undergraduate degree, John left for
California for two years to teach school and earn money to help support his
mother and younger brothers. John returned to Nashville in 1905 and debated
whether “he ought to be a minister or a doctor.” His pragmatic decision was to
become a doctor “feeling there was a greater need for doctors and that his life
would count for more.” John entered Vanderbilt Medical College in 1905 and
he and Grace were married on November 1, 1907.
In 1908, with graduation approaching, John applied to the Methodist Episcopal
Church - South to work in the foreign missions. In his application, he wrote
that he believed that the missions would allow him to accomplish "the purpose
I have come to believe God has for my life." He expressed his "intense desire to
help the needy" by making the ultimate commitment: "I could not think of
going into so great a work other than for life."
Dr. Snell arrived in China in 1909. He quickly proved himself to be an
unusually gifted surgeon who achieved an almost mythic stature. His siblings
would proudly describe themselves as the brothers or sisters of Dr. John Snell,
“the famous missionary doctor.” Among his medical colleagues, he was
considered to be “one of the most progressive and capable surgeons of modern
times.” Vanderbilt University honored him as “one of its illustrious alumni.”
Many of his Chinese patients considered him to be nothing less than a miracle
worker.
Dr. Snell's death came unexpectedly, but in the line of duty.
account describes his last hours:
The following
“On March 2, 1936, Soochow Hospital and the Methodist Mission suffered
an irreparable loss in the death of Dr. John A. Snell. On Monday,
February 24, he had half a dozen operations scheduled. After the first he
had to call for a chair and rest a few minutes. In spite of a temperature of
102, he drove through with the second. The next morning he was removed
to the hospital and a fight began for his life, the local doctors calling in
their colleagues from Huchow and Chanchow Hospitals of the same
mission.
But all efforts to save his life were in vain.
The cemetery chapel was far too small to hold the throng that gathered to
pay a last tribute to a man whose surgical skill had saved many of their
lives.”
See http://www.bdcconline.net/en/stories/s/snell-john-abner.php on the
internet for additional biographical information on Dr. Snell.
The Dr. John Abner Snell collection and its history
The collection consists of a vast array of mostly 20th Century Chinese coins,
each meticulously tied with silk twine into fifteen custom made, fabric lined
trays that fit into a massive 60lb heavy steamer trunk. This historic collection
represents a time capsule of Chinese numismatics from Empire to Republic
issues, augmented by an extensive offering of Provincial issues in copper, brass
and silver. There are many highlights among the group including patterns,
prototypes, off-metal strikings, rare mules and rare die pairings as well as
several highly sought after regular and commemorative issues from minors to
crown-sized denominations, clandestine, unusual early forgery coinage and
even a selection of coins from other nations of Asia and abroad.
The collection returned from China with Dr. Snell's widow, Grace Snell, in
1936. The coins were given to John Raymond Snell, the oldest son of Dr. and
Mrs. Snell, probably sometime in the early 1940s. John Raymond Snell loaned
the collection to a brother-in-law, Irvine Moffett, who was also born in China
and was an avid collector. Upon Irvine Moffett's death in April, 1990, the
collection was returned to John Raymond Snell. John Raymond Snell died in
April, 2003 and the collection passed to his wife, Florence Moffett Snell. Mrs.
Snell died in November, 2007.
Her will designated that her estate be
distributed equally among the couple's five children. The five siblings have
agreed to offer collection at auction so that the coins will end up in the hands
of the numismatic public who will truly enjoy and appreciate them.
Numismatic Auctions L.L.C.
Golden Anniversary Auction Sale 50
The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection of Chinese Coins
and other fine consignments
Numismatic Telephone, Fax, Internet & Mail Bid Sale
Closing Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM E.S.T.
A 15% Buyer’s Premium is added to all invoices
The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection of Chinese Coinage
Empire
Standard Unified General Coinage - Tientsin Mint
1.
Brass Cash, CD 1909. KM Y18. EF, lt stain and pencil
notation obv. Also, CD 1908, KM Y7, VF-EF. 2 coins.
($75)
2.
Copper Type Ensemble. Includes 2 Cash, CD 1905 and CD
1906, KM Y8 and CD 1907, KM Y8.1; 5 Cash, CD 1905,
KM Y9 and CD 1907, KM Y9.1 plus 10 Cash, CD 1909,
KM Y20x and Yr.3 (1911), KM Y27.Avg VF to VF-EF,
clnd long ago, the last AU. 7 coins. ($100+)
3.
Mixed Date Copper 5 Cash & Copper/Brass 10 Cash
Assortment. Features KM Y3 plus Copper(10) and
Brass(2) subvarieties of KM Y4 and 4.1, VG to VF, clnd
long ago, several with pencil inventory numbers but avg.
near VF. 14 coins. ($50-75)
4P.
5.
Copper 10 Cash Mule, ND (c. 1905-1907). Features dragon
obverse and reverse die use pairing. As KM Y10 type,
similar to Duan Hong Gang #1718. Choice red and brown
AU-Unc. A Rare mule of this TAI-CHING-TI-KUO
copper issue in elusive condition, it would not seem
unlikely to see spirited bidding into four figures on this
example. ($500-750)
Copper 10 Cash Accumulation, all TAI-CHING-TI-KUO
issues. Includes CD 1905, KM Y10(3); CD 1906, KM
Y10.2 (5); CD 1907, KM Y10.3 (2) and KM Y10.4 (11)
plus KM Y10.5(4) and CD 1909, KM Y20(5) and KM
Y20.1. Also, others(2), one an unusual contemporary
forgery. VG to EF, avg F-VF but nearly all clnd long ago.
33 coins. ($50-75)
6.
Copper or Brass/Bronze alloy 20 Cash, ND (c. 1903). As
KM Y5.VF-EF (2 coins) clnd long ago and a Brass
example, VG, corrosion and edge damage. Also, a Brass
variant of KM Y5a with dragon in circle of dots, G-VG or
better, areas of weakness but rather interesting. 4 coins.
($50-75)
7.
Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1903). As KM Y5.1/5.2 with four
point rosette at center. VF to VF-EF, one likely clnd long
ago. 2 coins. ($50-75)
8P.
Copper & Possibly Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1903-1905). KM
Y5a with Dragon in circle of dots.VF-EF and VF, rbs. Both
clnd and retoning with pencil inventory numbers. 2 coins.
($100-150)
9.
Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1903-1905). As KM Y5a with Dragon
in circle of dots. One sharp VF-EF but slightly bent, the other
aVF and somewhat crude, possibly spurious. Both clnd long
ago, one with pencil inventory number. 2 coins. ($75-100)
10.
Copper 20 Cash Trio, all TAI-CHING-TI-KUO issues.
Includes CD 1905, KM Y11; CD 1906, KM Y11.1 and CD
1907, KM Y11.3. Avg F-VF to VF, all clnd long ago. 3
coins. ($50-75)
11.
Silver Ten Cents, ND (1908). Central Mint, TAI-CHING-TIKUO. L&M-13, KM Y12. About VF. ($50-75)
12.
Silver 10 and 20 Cents, Yr. 3 (1911). KM Y28 and KM Y29.
VF and Fine-VF, some trace verdigris and old hairlines. 2
coins. ($75-100)
13P.
Silver 20 Cents, ND (1908). Central Mint. TAI-CHING-TIKUO. L&M-12, KM Y13. Toned Choice AU-Unc. Scarce
grade. ($150-200)
14P.
Silver Dollar, Yr. 3 (1911). L&M-37, KM Y31. Toned VF/EF,
trace of verdigris in devices, small “s” in pencil obv/rev, cpl
tiny chops. ($150)
22P.
Possibly Brass or Copper 20 Cash, ND (1902). Dark VF, high
points lighter, rbs and rns. Rare issue, viewing advised.
($300-500)
23.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1897), L&M-197,
KM Y42, VF a few faint old pin scs; Yr. 24 (1898), No
ASTC obv, L&M-206, KM Y42.1, VG-Fine and L&M-208,
KM Y42.4, Fine-VF, cpl rbs. 3 coins. ($100-125)
24P.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), Yr. 24 (1898). ASTC
obverse. L&M-202, KM Y42.3. Toned VF-EF. Scarce.
($100-150)
25.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1897), L&M196, KM Y43, Fine-VF; Small Dragon, L&M-196A, KM
Y43.1, nearly Fine, old cleaning and Yr. 24 (1898), L&M205, KM Y43.3, 3 pieces, avg Good to VG. 5 coins total.
($100-150)
26P.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), Yr. 24 (1898).
ASTC obv. L&M-201, KM Y43.4. Toned VF+. Handsome
and scarce. ($100-150)
Anhwei Province
15P.
16.
Copper 5 Cash, ND (1902). KM Y35. EF, ltly clnd long ago
and retoning very nicely to red and brown. Scarce type. ($200300)
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902-1906). KM Y36, clnd VF-EF
and other varieties and subvarieties(9) of KM Y36.1 to 36.4,
VG to VF, several clnd long ago and retoning. 10 coins. ($75100)
17.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902-1906). Mixed common sub
varieties of KM Y36a with no TEN CASH denomination.Avg
VF-EF, clnd long ago and retoning. 7 coins. ($50-75)
18.
Copper 10 Cash, ND(c. 1902-1906). KM Y38a. Avg VF-EF,
clnd long ago and retoning. 3 coins. ($75-100)
19P.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902-1906). KM Y38a.1. Bold VF, cpl
tiny rns, clnd long ago and retoning. Scarce. ($100-150)
Chekiang Province
27.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (1903-1906). KM Y49(3) and mixed
common types(10) KM Y49.1 to 49.3. VG to EF, avg VF and
all clnd long ago and retoning. 13 coins. ($45+)
20.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902-1906). KM Y38b.1. Abt EF, clnd
long ago and retoning, flan flaw near dentils. Scarce. ($50-75)
28.
21.
Copper 10 Cash Selection, all TAI-CHING-TI-KUO types.
Features CD 1906, mixed varieties of KM Y10a to KM
Y10a2(23), VG to VF, all clnd long ago. Also, CD 1909, KM
Y20a, VF, retoning and KM Y20a.1, VG-Fine, old cleaning. 25
coins. ($75-100)
Brass 10 Cash, ND (c. 1903-1906). KM Y49.1a(3) and KM
Y49a. Avg VF. Neat ensemble. 4 coins. ($50-75)
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29P.
Brass 10 Cash Mule, ND (c. 1903-1906). Features dragon
obverse and reverse die use pairing. As KM Y49a type, Duan
Hong Gang #1065. Lustrous ltly toned AU-Unc. Rare grade
and issue, nearly Unc and fully original. An about VF example
recently sold for 1300 USD in 2010. ($1000-1500)
30P.
Copper 20 Cash, ND (c.1903-1904). KM Y50.VF-EF, probably
clnd long ago, a few lt rbs and rns. Scarce denomination.
($150-200)
31.
Copper Type Ensemble, all CD 1906. Includes 2 Cash, KM
Y86b, VF-EF; 5 Cash, VF; 10 Cash, KM Y10b, aEF and KM
Y10b.1, VG as well as 20 Cash, KM Y11b, VF/VF-EF, rb. All
clnd long ago and retoning. 5 coins. ($100+)
32.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (Ten Cents), ND (1899), L&M-285, KM
Y52.4, nice VF/Fine-VF and Yr. 13(1924). Republic issue,
L&M-289, KM Y371, lustrous toned AU. 2 coins. ($75+)
33.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1899). L&M284, KM Y53.7. Abt VF and Fine-VF. 2 coins. ($50-75)
Chihli Province
34.
Copper 5, 10 and 20 Cash, CD 1906. KM Y9c, KM Y10c and
KM Y11c, all TAI- CHING-TI-KUO. Avg VF, clnd and
retoning, the first with blunt indent at center rev. Also, Brass
Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7c, VF, corroded. 4 coins. ($50)
35.
36.
37.
Pei Yang 10 Cash Selection, ND (c. 1906). Features Copper(8)
and Brass(2) examples, mostly variants of KM Y67 including
one overstruck on a Korean 5 Fun, the Brass issues being crude
and possibly spurious. Avg VG to VF, clnd long ago, cpl with
pencil inventory numbers.Also, Brass Cash. ND (c. 1904-1907)
KM Y66(2), VF, one clnd. 12 coins.($50-75)
Copper 20 Cash, ND (c. 1906). KM Y68.VF-EF, clnd and
retoning. Also, a similar KM Y68.1 example, quite possibly in
Brass with smaller lettering, VF, clnd long ago yet still
pleasing. 2 coins. ($75-100)
Silver 20 Cents, Yr. 24 and 25 (1898 and 1899). L&M-451 and
456, KM Y63 and 71. Avg Fine. 2 coins. ($40-60)
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38P.
Silver Dollar, Yr. 34 (1908). L&M-465, KM Y73.2. Toned
bold VF, trace of verdigris in devices obv. ($75-100)
Fengtien Province
39P.
Brass 10 Cash, CD 1903. KM Y88. VF, lt pencil inventory
numbers, trace of lacquer. Scarce type. ($100-150)
40P.
Brass 10 Cash, CD 1903. KM Y89.1. Choice VF, lt pencil
inventory numbers. Scarce variety. ($100-150)
41.
Brass 10 Cash, CD 1903 to CD 1906 (one each date) and 20
Cash, CD 1904 and CD 1905. KM Y89 and KM Y90
respectively. Fine to EF, avg VF, all with lt pencil inventory
numbers, the 20 Cash with trace verdigris and cpl rbs. 6
coins. ($100-150)
42.
Copper and Brass Type Ensemble. Includes Copper 10 Cash,
CD 1905, KM Y10e, VF and a similar yet crude Brass issue,
probably spurious, VF; CD 1907, KM Y10e.2 and KM
Y10e.3 plus CD 1909, KM Y20e, avg VF. Also, Copper 20
Cash, CD 1905 and CD 1909, similar to KM Y11g and KM
Y21e as well as Brass 20 Cash, CD 1907, KM Y11e, Avg
VF. All coins in the lot clnd long ago. 8 coins. ($100+)
43.
Silver Dollar, Yr. 24 (1898). L&M-471, KM Y87. VG but
heavily chopmarked, green verdigris in devices and fields. A
well-traveled piece, neat. ($75-100)
Fukien Province
44.
Copper 5 Cash, ND (c. 1901-1903). KM Y99. EF, ltly clnd
long ago and retoned nicely. ($75-100)
45.
Custom-House Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1901-1905). KM
Y97(2) and KM Y97.1(3). VG to EF, avg VF, clnd long ago
and retoning. 5 coins. ($50-75)
46.
Custom-House 10 Cash, ND (c. 1901-1905). Similar to KM
Y97 except Brass, somewhat crude and likely cast-unusual.
Likely an early forgery or clandestine issue. Fine, some minor
flan flaws. Neat. ($75-100)
47.
48.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1901-1905). Mixed variety and
subvariety selection of KM Y100 to KM Y100.2. Avg VF to
VF-EF, most clnd long ago and retoning, cpl G-VG. 13 coins.
($50-75)
10 Cash, ND (c. 1901-1905). Similar to KM Y100.1 and 100.2
except possibly struck in Brass. These may be clandestine or
unlisted varieties, contemporary spurious issues or the like.
Avg VG, old cleaning, one with rim damage. 2 coins. ($50-75)
49.
Copper 10 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y10f(3) and CD 1909, KM
Y20f. Avg F-VF, clnd long ago. Also, Brass 2 Cash, CD 1906,
KM Y8f, VF, obv corrosion, trace rev. 5 coins. ($50+)
50.
Copper 20 Cash, ND (c. 1901-1902). KM Y101. EF/VF+, clnd
long ago and retoning. ($50+)
51.
Silver 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), 1894, L&M-294 and 1896,
L&M-298. Avg VF to VF-EF. 2 coins. ($75+)
52.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), 1894, L&M-293, Fine and
colorful EF plus 1896, L&M-297, Choice VF. 3 coins. ($5075)
53.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents). 1894, L&M-292(2)
and 1896, L&M-296 and 296A. Avg VF to VF-EF, cpl with old
hairlines. 4 coins. ($40-60)
54.
Republic Silver Minors Study Lot, c. 1912 to 1928. Features 10
and 20 Cents(7), several different common types and varieties.
Avg VF to EF. 8 coins. ($40-50)
Honan Province
55.
Brass Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7g, VF. Also, Copper 10 Cash,
CD 1906, KM Y10g(2) plus two similar Brass examples,
possibly spurious, avg VG-Fine and Copper 10 Cash, CD 1909,
KM Y20g, VF-EF and CD 1911, EF, lt sc rev. Several clnd
long ago. 7 coins. ($75-100)
56.
10 Cash Assortment, ND (1905). Features Copper(9) and Brass
examples, mostly common varieties and subvarieties of KM
Y108, 108.1 to 108.3, 108a.1 to 108a.3. The Brass example
being quite crude and possible a contemporary spurious
issue.VG to VF, most clnd long ago, avg VF, some pencil
inventory numbers. 10 coins. ($50-75)
57.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). S in CASH backwards. KM
YA392.2. VF-EF, old cleaning. Also, common copper 10(4),
20 (2) and 50 Cash types as well as 50 Cash, ND (c. 1921), KM
Y394a. Balance of lot avg VF, clnd long ago. 8 coins. ($75)
60.
Copper 10 Cash Ensemble, CD 1906, all TAI-CHING-TIKUO issues. Includes KM Y10h, VF-EF, lt verdigris; KM
Y10h.1, Fine/VG; KM Y10h.2(2), avg VF; KM Y10h.3(3),
F-VF; KM Y10h.4, VF, verdigris obv and KM Y10h.6, VF.
Most clnd long ago. 9 coins. ($50-75)
61.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1898), L&M-381 and
382(2) plus ND (1898), L&M-384 and ND (1899), L&M-385
as well as 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1898),
L&M-380. Avg VG to VG+, a few with minor problems. 6
coins. ($50-75)
Republic
62.
Transitional Copper 10 Cash, Yr. 1 (1915). KM
Y401.1.Toned VF-EF, clnd long ago. Accompanied by
original paper tag as “Rare”. ($75-100)
63.
Copper 10 Cash, Yr. 11 (1922). KM Y402 and KM Y402.1,
star over rosette. Avg aVF-VF, the first with rbs, both clnd
long ago, red patina on obv of the second coin. 2 coins. ($5075)
64.
Copper 10 Cash, Yr. 11 (1922). KM-402.1. VF-EF, clnd long
ago. ($35)
65.
Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1919), KM Y400b, F-VF and Copper
20 Cash, ND, KM Y400.2(3); KM Y400.6; KM Y400.7, KM
Y400.8, KM Y400.9 and a crude Brass spurious issue, VG
with corrosion. Balance of lot avg VF, clnd long ago. 10
coins. ($30-50)
Hupeh Province
66.
Copper One Cash, CD (1906). As KM Y121. EF+, ltly clnd
and retoning. Very scarce in copper. Initial appearance of
AU. ($75-100)
67.
Copper 2 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y8j; Fine and Copper 5 Cash,
CD 1906, KM Y9j; and KM Y9j.1, avg VF-EF, all clnd long
ago. Also, Brass Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7j; (2) and KM
Y7j.1(2), avg VF, cpl with verdigris. 7 coins. ($100+)
68.
10 Cash Assortment, ND (c. 1902-1905). Features
Copper(38) and Brass(5) examples, mostly common varieties
and sub varieties of KM Y120 to KM Y122 with duplication,
one Brass issue with chatter strike reverse and cpl others
somewhat crude. Coppers avg VF, clnd and retoning; Brass
coins VG to VF, some verdigris. 43 coins. ($150+)
69.
Mostly Copper 10 Cash Assortment, all TAI-CHING-TIKUO issues features mixed sub variety CD 1906(12) and CD
1909(4) Coppers plus a Brass CD 1906 example. Fine to EF,
avg VF-EF, all clnd long ago. 17 coins. ($40-60)
70P.
Copper 20 Cash, CD 1906. KM Y11j. Cleaned VF, numerous
lt rbs and a few marks about the edge mainly rev. Scarce
TAI-CHING-TI-KUO issue. ($150-200)
Hunan Province
58.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902-1906). KM Y113, VF and KM
Y113.1, scarce type and varieties, VF-EF, both clnd and
retoning. Also, Brass 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902-1906), KM Y113a,
VF(2) and VG, corrosion. All with lt pencil inventory numbers.
5 coins. ($100-125)
59.
10 Cash Assortment, ND (c. 1902-1906). Features Copper(13)
and Brass examples, mostly common varieties and sub varieties
of KM Y112. The Brass example crude and possibly spurious,
corroded, clnd VG while the coppers grade VF to EF, retoning
from cleaning, lt pencil inventory numbers. 14 coins. ($50-75)
71.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents) and 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens
(20 Cents), ND (1895). L&M-185 and 184, KM Y124.1 and
125.1. EF and VF, the second with trace verdigris. 2 coins.
($30)
72.
7 Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), ND (1909), L&M-187,
KM Y131, bold VF, cpl lt chopmarks obv. Also, 3 Mace 6
Candareens, ND (1895), L&M-183, KM Y126, VG-Fine, “s”
pencil marked obv/rev. 2 coins. ($75-100)
73P.
78.
Copper 10 Cash Mule, CD 1906. KM Y140.2. EF-AU and
Choice AU-Unc, both original red and brown to brown with
hints of red. Nice pair. 2 coins ($40-60)
79.
Silver 3.6 and 7.2. Candareens (5 and 10 Cents), CD 1900.
L&M-236, KM Y141a and L&M-235, KM Y142a.4, 3 pcs.
Avg VG with pencil inventory numbers. 4 coins. ($30-50)
80.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), 1897, 1898(4), 1899(4),
1901(3) and 1901 HAH. L&M-213B, 221, 227, 239 and 246
respectively. Avg VG, cpl clnd, most with pencil inventory
numbers. 13 coins. ($75+)
81.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1900, 1901 and
1901(HAH). L&M-235, 239 and 246. Avg VF, trace of
pencil inventory numbers. 3 coins. ($50-75)
82.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1902 (HAH). L&M250, KM Y142a.9. VF and VG(2), lt pencil inventory
numbers. 3 coins. ($50)
83.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1903 (HAH). L&M255, KM Y142a.11. Avg VG with pencil inventory numbers
obv/rev. 4 coins. ($75+)
84P.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1904 (HAH TH).
L&M-261, KM Y142a.13. Sharp VF-EF. ($100-150)
85.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1904 (HAH TH).
L&M-261, KM Y142a.13. Avg VG with pencil inventory
numbers. 3 coins. ($75)
86.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1905 (SY). L&M-265,
KM Y142a.14. aVG-VF. ($50-75)
87P.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1911). L&M-268,
KM Y146. Lustrous EF, trace of verdigris and pencil
inventory number. ($100)
88P.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1897). L&M212B, KM Y143. Abt VF. ($100-150)
Silver Tael, Yr. 30 (1904). Small characters at center of
obverse. L&M-180, KM Y128.2. Abt EF, old contact mks and
a few tiny flecks of verdigris. Scarce. ($1,000-1,500)
Kiangnan Province
74.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902). KM Y135, reeded edge. VF
clnd long ago, some trace verdigris. Also, Tai-Ching and
dragon reverse types with obverse as KM Y138.1 with rosette
at center, Fine to VF, clnd and retoning. 3 coins. ($75+)
75.
10 Cash Assortment, mixed dates c. 1902-1906. Features
mostly common Copper examples with Manchu words(20) and
rosette(7) at center obverse plus Brass examples with Manchu
words(5) and rosette at center obverse, mainly varieties and sub
varieties of KM Y135 to 138. VG to VF, avg F-VF but nearly
all clnd long ago, some Brass issues crude and possibly cast
and/or spurious, a few coppers with damage, some with
verdigris. Viewing advised. 33 coins. ($100-150)
76P.
Copper 10 Cash Mule, CD 1906. Obverse similar to KM
Y10K.1 and other sub varieties but reverse of Duan Hong Gang
#3736, with Province spelled KHANG-TUNG, incorrect letters
used in denomination die work. VF or slightly better, clnd long
ago. Rare and unusual. ($100-150)
77.
Copper 10 Cash Assortment. Includes CD 1906, KM Y10K(2)
and KM Y10K.2 and KM Y10K.3; CD 1907, mixed sub
types(4) KM Y10K.5 to KM Y10K.8 plus mixed CD 1908
varieties in Copper(4) and Brass, avg Fine to VF+. Also, Brass
Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7K(3) and KM Y7K.1, avg VF-EF, one
corroded. Most 10 Cash examples clnd long ago. 17 coins.
($50-75)
89.
-. Similar to preceding except with color in devices and pencil
inventory number rev. ($75-100)
90.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1898. Large and
Small letters varieties. L&M-219 and 220, KM Y143a and
143a.1. Avg VF, pencil numbers rev. 2 coins. ($75-100)
91.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1899. Large and
Small Dragon varieties. L&M-225 and 226, KM Y143a.2 and
143a.3. Avg VF, trace of pencil nos rev. 2 coins. ($100-125)
92.
-. Similar to preceding lot except Large Dragon variety. L&M225, KM Y143a.2. Avg VF, pencil numbers rev. 3 coins. ($50)
100P.
7 Mace 2 Candareens.(Silver Dollar), ND (1897). L&M210A, Kann 66d, KM Y145.1. Handsomely toned AU/EF,
rev with areas of deep gunmetal color, small “s” in pencil obv
field but otherwise lovely, underlying luster. ($1500-2000)
101P.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1901, L&M-238,
KM Y143a.6, 4 pieces - one spurious or clandestine and CD
1901 (HAH), L&M-245, KM Y143a.7. Avg VF to VF-EF,
some traces of pencil inventory numbers. 5 coins. ($75-100)
7 Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), ND (1899). L&M-223,
KM Y145a.3. VF, “s” in pencil obv/rev. ($200-300)
102.
7 Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), CD 1904. L&M-257,
KM Y145a.12.VF, many small, light chopmarks. ($50-75)
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1903 (HAH) and
CD 1904 (HAH TH). L&M-249 and 260, KM Y143a.8 and
143a.11. VF and VF-EF, trace of pencil rev. 2 coins. ($100+)
Kiangsi Province
103.
Copper 10 Cash Ensemble, ND (c. 1902). Features KM
Y149, KM Y150.7, KM Y153(6) and KM Y153.1. All with
reverse legend as Kiang-See Province. Avg Fine-VF, all clnd
long ago, some with pencil numbers. 9 coins. ($50-75)
93P.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1900. Large
Dragon, Key variety. L&M-233, KM Y143a.4. VF, trace of
faint old hairlines obv, trace of pencil number rev. ($150-300)
94.
-. Similar to preceding lot except Small Dragon, L&M-234,
KM Y143a.5. Avg clnd VF, pencil numbers. 2 coins. ($40-50)
95.
96.
104.
Copper 10 Cash Selection, ND (c. 1902). KM Y150.1 and
KM Y150.2(8), all with two stars either side of dragon. Avg
VF, clnd long ago, some pencil numbers. 9 coins. ($50-75)
105.
Copper 10 Cash Assortment, ND (c. 1902). Features well
mixed mostly common varieties of KM Y150.4 to KM
Y152.6, all with a single star either side of the dragon. VG to
VF, avg clnd F-VF, pencil nos. 22 coins. ($75-100)
Copper 10 Cash Selection, CD 1906, all TAI-CHING-TIKUO issues. Features common sub varieties of KM Y10m(5)
plus one in Brass. Coppers Fine to VF+, the Brass issue VG,
flan flaw rev, all clnd long ago. 6 coins. ($30-50)
97P.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1903. No rosette.
L&M-254, KM Y143a.10. VF, tiny mark or micro chopmark
obv. Nice and scarce. ($150-200)
106.
98.
-. Similar to preceding lot except with rosette, L&M-253, KM
Y143a.9, VF-EF, stain obv, hairlines and CD 1905 (SY),
L&M-263, KM Y143a.13, toned VF+. 2 coins. ($75-100)
Republic
107P.
99P.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1911). L&M267, KM Y147. Colorful EF, hints of verdigris and trace of
pencil number rev. ($100-150)
Copper 10 Cash, CD 1912. KM Y412, VF-EF lt verdigris.
Accompanied by an original handwritten note stating: “Made
from old Bronze Idol…1st coin struck for the Republic”…
“Very Rare.” This note adds gravitas from a first person
historical perspective. ($200-300)
108.
Copper 10 Cash, CD 1912. KM Y412a(2) and KM Y412a.1
Avg EF, retoning with pencil inventory numbers. Also, a
similar Brass issue likely spurious, VG-Fine, corr and
indentations, pencil inventory number as well as Hunan,
Republic issue 10 Cash, ND (c. 1912), in Copper(2) and
possibly Brass, common types, clnd long ago, VF-EF. 7 coins.
($50-75)
Kiangsu-Chingkiang Province
109.
Copper 10 Cash Assortment ND (1905). Includes common
varieties and subvarieites of KM Y77(12) and KM Y78(4). VG
to VF, most clnd long ago, a few with rbs or verdigris, avg FVF. 16 coins. ($50-75)
110.
118P.
Brass Pattern 2 Cash, CD 1906. KM Pn3, Y8n. VF/Choice
VF, a few minor mks and tiny spots obv. Seldom offered.
($150-200)
119P.
Brass Pattern 5 Cash, ND (c. 1906). Denomination spelled
EIVF instead of FIVE, KM Pn5, Y161.1a. Lustrous ltly toned
AU. Rare and remarkable grade. ($500-750)
Copper 5 Cash, ND (c. 1901). KM Y158. Red and brown EFAU. Scarce issue and grade. ($100-150)
112P.
Brass 5 Cash, CD 1906. KM Y9n. VF, trace verdigris. ($100+)
113.
Copper 10 Cash Selection, c. 1902-1905. Features mostly
common reeded(11) and plain edge(12) examples of varieties
and sub varieties of KM Y162.7 to 162.11. VG to VF-EF, avg.
aVF-VF, most clnd long ago and retoning to various degrees.
23 coins. ($100-150)
114.
Brass Pattern 2 Cash, ND (c. 1901). KM Pn2, Y159. AU-Unc
with underlying luster, some small spots and faint stains obv,
but otherwise quite nice. ($400-600)
Copper 10 Cash, CD 1906. KM Y10d.5. Lovely colorful brown
AU, cpl tiny nicks rev. Also, KM Y10d.1(2) and KM
Y10d.3(3), Fine to VF, clnd and retoning. 6 coins. ($45)
Kiangsu-Kiangsoo Province
111P.
117P.
Copper 20 Cash, ND (c. 1902). KM Y163. Clnd VF-EF. ($5075)
115P.
Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1902). KM Y163a. Virtually Unc, some
light haze and a few tiny spots but otherwise nice. ($200-300)
116.
Copper and Brass Type Ensemble, CD 1906, all TAI-CHINGTI-KUO issues. Features Copper 10 Cash, KM Y10n(5) and
KM Y10n.2, VG to VF and 20 Cash Copper, KM Y11n.1, VGFine and Brass, KM Y11a.1a, VF, rns. All clnd long ago. 8
coins. ($75-100)
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Kirin Province
120.
Copper 10 Cash(es) Accumulation, ND (c. 1903). Features
common types of KM Y177 to KM Y177.3 with duplication.
VG to VF, avg near Fine to VF, a few damaged, most clnd
long ago - a few with pencil inventory numbers. Viewing
advised. 32 coins. ($100-150)
121.
Copper 10 Cash(es), CD 1909, KM Y20p.1, VF and VG as
well as KM Y20p.2, VF-EF. All clnd long ago. 3 coins. ($4060)
122.
Copper 20 Cash(es), ND (1903). KM Y178. Avg VF to VF+,
clnd and retoning. 2 coins. ($100-150)
123.
Copper 20 Cash(es), ND (1903). KM Y178. VG to Fine, cpl
F-VF, most clnd and retoning, one with rbs and trace
verdigris. 5 coins. ($75-100)
124.
Copper 20 Cash(es), ND (1903). KM YA176. VG-Fine, areas
of strike weakness, clnd and retoning. Also, copper 10
Cash(es), ND (c. 1901), KM Y176, similar grade and
impairment. 2 coins. ($75-100)
125P.
Copper 20 Cash(es), CD 1909. KM Y21p. VF, clnd long ago,
small spot obv. Scarce. ($200-300)
126.
Silver 20 Cents, ND (1909). TAI-CHING-TI-KUO. KM Y22.2.
Toned Fine-VF. Also, a study group of silver 5(2), 10 (7) and
20 Cents in AG to VG. 11 coins. ($50-75)
Kwangtung Province
127.
Copper 10 Cash Selection. Includes CD 1906(2), CD 1907(2)
and CD 1908, KM Y10r plus CD 1909, KM Y20r and an
unidentifiable Province 1909 issue, struck through grease at
center. Avg F-VF to near EF, clnd long ago. Also, Brass Cash,
ND (1906-1908), KM Y191, EF. 8 coins. ($30)
128.
Copper Cent, ND (c. 1900-1906), KM Y192(3) and Copper 10
Cash, ND (c. 1900-1906), KM Y193(3). Avg VF, clnd long
ago, cpl pencil inventory numbers. 6 coins. ($30-40)
129.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (c. 1891). L&M135, KM Y201. Ltly toned aUnc-Unc. ($40-60)
130.
Mostly Silver Minor Coinage Study Lot, c. 1891 to 1929.
Features 5, 10(3) and 20 Cents(8). Mostly common types with
duplication, viewing advised.VF to AU-Unc. 12 coins. ($5075)
Szechuan Province
137.
5 Cash, ND (c. 1903-1904). KM Y225. VG, old cleaning,
numerous rns and rbs. Scarce. ($30-50)
138.
10 Cash Ensemble, ND (c. 1903-1905). Features Copper(6)
and Brass(4) examples, primarily common sub varieties of
KM Y229. VG to VF, mostly F-VF to VF, several clnd long
ago. 10 coins. ($75-100)
139.
Copper and Brass 10 Cash Assortment. Includes CD 1906,
KM Yl0t(11); CD 1909, KM Y20t.1(8), KM Y20t.1a(2) and
KM Y20t.2(5). Avg VF, Brass issues VG+, most Coppers
clnd long ago. 26 coins. ($50-75)
140.
Copper and Brass 10 Cash, CD 1909. KM Y20t.1 and KM
Y20t.1a(2). AU-Unc, clnd long ago and original AU-Unc and
lustrous Unc, both with lt pencil inventory numbers, the first
with cpl spots. 3 coins. ($50-75)
141.
Copper 20 Cash, ND (c. 1903-1905). KM Y230.5. Clnd VF+,
numerous rns and rbs. Also, Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 19031905), KM Y230.7a, VF, small spots and trace verdigris.
Scarce pair. 2 coins. ($100+)
142.
Copper 20 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y11t, abt EF; CD 1909, KM
Y21t.2(2), VF-EF and VF as well as Brass 20 Cash, CD
1909, KM Y21t.1a, Fine/VF, Coppers clnd long ago. 4 coins.
($75)
143.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents) and 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens
(20 Cents), ND (c. 1898). L&M-350 and 349, KM Y235 and
236. Avg toned Fine to VF. 2 coins. ($40-60)
144P.
7 Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), ND (c. 1909). L&M352, KM Y243. Toned Ch. VF-EF, small “s” in pencil
obv/rev, a few traces of verdigris. ($150-200)
145P.
Silver Rupee, ND (1903). L&M-359. Vertical rosette with
collar. VF-EF and colorful toned EF+, both with small “s”
pencil markings. 2 coins. ($100-150)
Manchurian Provinces
131P.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), Yr. 33 (1907). L&M-490,
KM Y209. Lovely multicolored EF. ($100+)
132.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), Yr. 33 (1907). L&M491 and 492, KM Y210 and 201a. Avg toned EF-AU. 2 coins.
($50-75)
133.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents) Study Lot of
varieties, c. 1909 to 1915. Well mixed die variations. Avg EF
to Unc, some nicely toned. 9 coins. ($100-150)
Shantung Province
134.
Copper 2 Cash, CD 1906. KM Y8a.VF-EF, clnd and retoning.
Also, Copper 10 Cash, KM Y10s.1 and KM Y10s.1a plus Brass
10 Cash, KM Y10s(3), all CD 1906, avg near VF, all clnd long
ago and retoning. 6 coins. ($50-75)
135P.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1904-1905). Similar to KM Y221a and
somewhat similar to Duan Hong Gang #3736A with dot at
center obv, rev Province spelled KHANG-TUNG. Overstruck
on a Korean 5 Fun. Bold VF and nearly EF. Rare and unusual.
($100-150)
136.
Copper 10 Cash Ensemble, ND (c. 1904-1905). Includes KM
Y220, KM Y221, KM Y221.1, KM Y221a(3) and KM
Y221a.1. Avg VF, most clnd long ago and retoning, cpl with
traces of verdigris. 7 coins. ($50-75)
Repubic
153.
Copper 200 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913) KM Y459.2(5) and Brass 200
Cash, Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y459.1a(4). VG to VF, some clnd
long ago, typical flans, one copper with massive cuds. 9
coins. ($75-100)
154.
Silver Dollar, Yr. 1 (1912). L&M-366, KM Y456. Toned EF
and VF, both with “s” pencil markings. 2 coins. ($75-100)
Taiwan Province
155.
Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1890). L&M-328,
KM Y247.1. Multicolored toned Fine and very pleasing for
the trade. Scarce. ($75-100)
146P.
Copper 5 Cash, Yr.1 (1912). KM Y443. EF/VF, clnd long ago.
($75-100)
147P.
Copper 5 Cash, Yr. 1 (1912). KM Y441. EF, clnd long ago, a
few rbs. ($100+)
148.
Brass 10 Cash, Yr. 1 (1912), 20 pcs and Yr. 2 (1913), 8 pcs, all
KM Y447a plus an unattributed copper 10 cash size token or
medalet. Also, Copper 20 Cash, Yr. 1 (1912), KM Y448 and
Brass 20 Cash, Yr.1 (1912), 10 pcs and Yr. 2 (1913), 2 pcs, all
KM Y448a plus Brass 20 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y448.1a.
Avg VF, some lower grades and a few EF-AU, most clnd long
ago, some pencil inventory numbers. 43 coins. ($100+)
149.
50 Cash Assortment. Includes Copper Yr. 1 (1912), KM Y449
(4); Brass Yr. 1 (1912), KM Y449a(12) and KM Y449.1a plus
Yr. 2 (1913), 3 pcs and Yr. 3 (1914), all KM Y449.2a. VG to
AU, avg VF but most clnd long ago and with pencil inventory
numbers. 21 coins. ($100)
150P.
Copper and Brass 50 Cash, Yr. 15 (1926). KM Y462 and KM
Y462a. Well matched VF-EF, clnd long ago. 2 coins. ($100+)
151.
Copper 100 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y450 and Brass 100 Cash,
Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y450a(11). VF to AU, many clnd long ago,
most with pencil inventory numbers. 12 coins. ($40-60)
152.
Copper 100 Cash, Yr. 15 (1926), KM Y463.1 and KM
Y463.2(2) plus Brass 100 Cash, Yr.15 (1926), KM Y463a.2.
Also, 200 Cash Coppers, Yr. 15 (1926), KM Y464(2). Avg
near VF for issue, clnd long ago. 6 coins. ($50+)
Yunnan Province
156.
Copper 10 Cash, CD 1906. KM Y10u and KM Y10v. Avg
Fine, clnd long ago. Scarce. 2 coins. ($35)
157.
Brass 50 Cash, ND (c. 1919). KM Y478. EF, mottled toning.
Also, Fukien 10 Cash in copper, ND (c.1912), KM Y379,
clnd EF and mixed date Kwangtung Cents in Copper(2) and
Brass(4), VG to EF but clnd, some with corrosion. 8 coins.
($40-50)
158.
Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens, ND (1911). 2 and 3 circles
below pearl. L&M-423, KM Y256 and 256.1.VF and VF-EF.
2 coins. ($40-60)
Yunnan-Szechuan Province
159.
Copper 10 Cash, CD 1906. KM Y10w.VF-EF, clnd long ago
and retoning. Scarce. ($50-75)
Republic of China
160.
10 Cash Study Lot, c. 1912-1920. Features a diverse group of
varieties, mostly in copper. A mix of stars, rosettes and
flowers either side of flags at center obv; various rev types.
Includes a pair of spurious Brass issues and another in
Copper. Fine to AU, avg VF, most clnd long ago, some
pencil inventory numbers. 31 coins. ($75-100)
161.
Copper and Brass 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). KM Y302 and KM
Y302a. Avg VF-EF, both clnd long ago. 2 coins. ($50-75)
162.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). KM Y302.3. EF. Scarce type.
Nice. ($50-75)
163.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920), KM Y305, VF, rbs; KM
Y306a, VF; KM Y306.1(3), avg VF-EF; KM Y306.2(2), VF
and Brass 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920), KM Y306.2b, VF. Also, a
similar spurious issue in copper, VF test cut. Most clnd long
ago. 9 coins. ($40-60)
164P.
Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). KM Y306.4. VF-EF and VF,
both ltly clnd long ago and retoning. Scarce pair. 2 coins.
($100+)
165.
Copper 20 Cash, Yr. 13 (1924). KM Y312. VF, old cleaning.
Also, Copper 20 Cash, Yr. 10 (1921), KM Y308a, clnd VF-EF,
stains and Cent, Yr. 5 (1916), KM Y324, AU, lt old cleaning. 3
coins. ($45)
166.
Silver “Fatman” 10 and 20 Cents, Yr. 3 (1914). L&M-66 and
65, KM Y326 and 327. Handsome AU-Unc with attractive
toning over underlying luster and EF respectively. 2 coins.
($50-75)
167.
Silver 10 and 20 Cents, Yr. 15 (1926). L&M-82 and 83, KM
Y334 and 335. VF and Fine/VF. 2 coins. ($40-50)
168.
Silver 10 Cents, Yr. 16 (1927). Death of Sun Yat Sen. L&M849, KM Y339. Toned bold VF. ($50-75)
169.
Silver 20 Cents, ND (1912). L&M-61, KM Y317.EF-AU.
($75-100)
170P.
“Fatman” Silver 50 Cents, Yr. 3 (1914). L&M-64, KM Y328.
Mottled deeply toned EF, small “s” in pencil both obv/rev.
($75-100)
171P.
-. Similar to preceding lot, yet with slightly different toning
coloration and brightness. ($75-100)
172P.
Silver Memento Dollar, ND (1912). 5 pointed upper star.
L&M-48, KM Y318. Deeply toned abt EF, small “s” in pencil
obv/rev. Scarce variety with pleasing, fully original surfaces
($300-500)
For additional Chinese coins from other consignments see lots 289-330
In the World Crowns & Minors section of the catalog following the
Dr. John Abner Snell Collection
173P.
Silver Sun Yat Sen Dollar, ND (1912). Low 5 point stars rev.
L&M-42, KM Y319. Handsome deeply toned Choice
EF/AU, small “s” in pencil obv/rev. A very sharply detailed
ltly circulated example. ($400-600)
174P.
Silver Sun Yat Sen Dollar, ND (1912). Low 5 point stars rev.
L&M-42, KM Y319. Deeply toned Choice VF-EF, small “s”
in pencil obv/rev. The final example from this dated group of
scarce varieties. ($300-400)
175P.
Li Yuan Hung Silver Dollar, ND (1912). L&M-45, KM
Y321. Toned EF trace green verdigris in devices, small “s” in
pencil obv/rev. ($200-250)
176P.
-. Similar to preceding lot except VF-EF with small “s” in
pencil obv/rev. ($150-200)
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185P.
177P.
Yuan Shih Kai Silver Dollar, ND (1914). L&M-858, KM
Y322. Very colorfully toned Choice AU, some hints of
verdigris and a few old marks in rev legend from 1 to 2
o’clock. Fresh and attractive. ($1000-1500)
178.
“Fatman” Silver Dollar, Yr. 3 (1914). L&M-63, KM Y329.
Toned VF. ($40-60)
179P.
Yuan Shih Kai Dragon Medallic Dollar, ND (1916). L&M-942,
Kann 663, KM Y332. Toned AU, cpl faint hairlines rev, a few
small traces of verdigris in devices. ($1500-3000)
10 Cents, 1909. KM Y2. Choice EF. Great companion piece
to prior lot. ($100-150)
The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection
Coinage of other Countries
Burma
186.
Silver Kyat (Rupee), CS1214 (1852). KM-10. Nicely toned
Fine/VF, small “s” in pencil rev. ($40-60)
Great Britain
Charles II, 1660-1685
187P.
Silver Crown, 1676 V. OCTAVO. S-3358. Bold original
Fine-VF. ($200-300)
188.
Trade Dollar, 1899-B. KM-T5. Toned Choice VF. Pleasing
and sharp. ($75-100)
Korea
180P.
Hsu Shih Chang Pavilion Medal in Silver, Yr. 10 (1921). Plain
edge. L&M-957, Kann 676a. Toned AU, light old hairlines
beneath toning, cpl tiny rns rev. ($2000-3000)
181.
Silver Memento Dollar, ND (1928). 6 pointed star. L&M-49,
KM Y318a.1. Deeply toned AU-Unc, underlying luster, trace
verdigris and small “s” in pencil obv/rev. ($50-75)
182.
“Junk” Silver Dollar, Yr. 22 (1933). L&M-109, KM Y345.
Toned AU-Unc, small “s” in pencil obv/rev. ($50-75)
183.
“Junk” Silver Dollar, Yr. 23 (1934). L&M-110, KM Y345.
Toned EF, a few faint pencil mks. ($40-50)
Chinese/German Trade Enclaves - Kiau Chau
184P.
5 Cents, 1909. KM Y1. Choice EF. Scarce. ($100-150)
189P.
Silver Yang, Yr. 2 (1898). Widely spaced letters YANG.
KM-1120. aEF/EF, small “s” in pencil obv/rev. ($125-150)
Mexico
190.
Silver 8 Reales, 1877-AsDL and 1896-ZsFZ. KM-377 and
377.13 respectively. Avg VF, deep toning and a few lt
chopmarks. 2 coins. ($50-75)
Peru
191.
Silver 2 Reales, 1779-MJ. KM-76. Toned VG-Fine, a few old
pin scs. ($25-30)
The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection & the original steamer trunk
192.
This lot represents the entire preceding 191 lots of coins
along with the original steamer trunk and handmade wooden
coin display boards that housed the collection. To win this lot
the successful bidder will need to exceed the sum of the prior
191 lots by a minimum of 5% or the lots will be sold
individually to the highest bidders. If a single bidder exceeds
the sum of the individual lots by 5% and beats other bidders
on the entire collection, they will be awarded the entire group
intact with all the historical items. One would expect bids
nearing the mid five-figure level to acquire this important
collection intact.