Stack's Bowers & Ponterio Unveils Exceptional Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction with Numismatic Masterpieces

Stack's Bowers & Ponterio's Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction offers an extraordinary array of 9,600 lots, spanning eight days and 13 sessions. With total high-end estimates exceeding $27 million, this auction presents a treasure trove of coins, medals, tokens, and currency. The Rarities Night sale showcases exceptional vintage and modern Chinese series, including the Nine Dragons and KL Collections, featuring rare patterns and trials. Non-Chinese offerings include Great Britain, Annam, and Hong Kong currency, with highlights such as a proof "Gothic" Crown, an award medal for Edward VIII, and specimen banknotes from Singapore and Mercantile Bank of India.

Stack's Bowers & Ponterio Unveils Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction, a Numismatic Masterpiece with Exceptional Rarities

Costa Mesa, California – Stack's Bowers & Ponterio proudly announces its highly anticipated Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction, a remarkable numismatic event spanning eight days and encompassing nearly 9,600 exceptional lots. This colossal auction will feature a dazzling array of coins, medals, tokens, and currency, with total high-end estimates exceeding $27 million.

Rarities Night: A Treasure Trove of Chinese Numismatic Masterpieces

The auction's centerpiece is undoubtedly Rarities Night, an eagerly awaited session showcasing unparalleled treasures from the vintage and modern Chinese numismatic series. Two remarkable named collections, the Nine Dragons Collection and the KL Collection, will be unveiled, offering exquisite specimens in superb states of preservation.

The Nine Dragons Collection boasts such numismatic gems as a pristine 1906 Silver Tael Pattern Restrike, an elusive 1910 Silver Dollar Pattern, and a coveted 1916 "Flying Dragon" Dollar. Rare and seldom-seen pieces take center stage, including a 1927 Silver "Mausoleum" Dollar Pattern and an extraordinary 1856 Shanghai Tael.

The KL Collection presents an extensive selection of elite issues renowned for their exceptional preservation. Among the provincial highlights are an immaculate 1898 Dollar from Kiangnan and two stunning 1903 Dollars from Fengtien. Off-metal patterns and trials ignite numismatic fervor, including an 1897 Heaton-produced Kiangnan Copper Dollar Pattern, an 1897 Chekiang Brass Dollar Pattern, and an enigmatic 1884 Kirin White Metal 7 Mace Pattern.

Additional Chinese Rarities: A Symphony of Numismatic Delights

Beyond Rarities Night, the Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction overflows with additional Chinese numismatic rarities:

• A breathtaking near-gem 1908 Dollar, its lustrous surfaces radiating brilliance
• A 1932 "Birds under Junk" Silver Dollar (or "Sun") Pattern, a masterpiece of Chinese engraving
• A pristine Mint State 1906 Gold K'uping Tael Pattern, a testament to Imperial China's monetary prowess
• A near-gem 1916 Gold "Flying Dragon" Dollar Pattern, its intricate details exquisitely preserved
• A 1911 Silver "Reversed Dragon" Dollar Pattern struck from specimen dies, a testament to the artistry of the Imperial Mint
• An extraordinary "mint sport" Silver Dollar featuring General Chang Tso-lin and clear evidence of an undertype, a captivating numismatic anomaly
• An exceptional Mint State Kweichow 1928 "Auto Dollar," a poignant reminder of a tumultuous era in Chinese history

International Numismatic Delights: A Global Journey in Coinage

Beyond China, the auction showcases an array of numismatic treasures from around the world. Great Britain takes center stage, offering a near-gem proof "Gothic" Crown boasting vibrant color and an exceptional gold award medal presented to the future Edward VIII. Modern issues captivate collectors with two colossal gold 1000 Pounds from the "Queen's Beasts" series. A magnificent collection of coronation and related medals includes an extravagant issue of Charles II.

Annam, a historical kingdom in Southeast Asia, presents a series of numismatic highlights. A "Dragon and Phoenix" 5 Tien of Thieu Tri captivates with its intricate design, while silver issues from his successor feature a "Five Bats" 5 Tien and a near-gem 2 Tien.

World Currency: A Kaleidoscope of Financial History

The Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction also unveils an impressive selection of world currency, with Hong Kong issues dominating the session. A five-piece specimen set commands the highest estimate, while a vintage 50 Dollar Colour Trial promises to attract intense interest. From mainland China, an early Yuan Dynasty 2 Kuan showcases remarkable survival through centuries, and a pair of "Black" 10 Yuan from 1953 stands out with their exceptional EPQ status.

Viewing and Pre-Sale Bidding

The entire Stack's Bowers & Ponterio Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction is available for viewing and pre-sale bidding at StacksBowers.com. Collectors are encouraged to visit the website for detailed lot descriptions, high-resolution images, and bidding information.

Consignments Welcome

Stack's Bowers & Ponterio invites consignors to submit their exceptional numismatic holdings for consideration in upcoming auctions. For more information, please call 800-458-4646 or email Consign@StacksBowers.com.

Other Auction Highlights

The Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction also boasts a diverse selection of additional numismatic gems:

• Lot 40004: CHINA. Chekiang. Brass 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar) Pattern, Year 23 (1897). Esslingen (Otto Beh) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Repaired, Unc Details.
• Lot 40089: CHINA. Kweichow. Auto Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 17 (1928). Uncertain Mint, likely Chengdu. PCGS AU-58.
• Lot 40128: CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern, ND (1910). Tientsin Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS MS-64.
• Lot 40135: CHINA. Dollar, Year 3 (1911). Tientsin Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS MS-66+.
• Lot 40171: CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. Hung-hsien (Hongxian [Yuan Shih-kai]). PCGS MS-66.
• Lot 40179: CHINA. Dollar, Year 10 (1921). Tientsin Mint. NGC MS-66.

World Currency Highlights

• Lot 31114: SINGAPORE. Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore. 10,000 Dollars, ND (1973). P-8As. Specimen Number 1! PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Previously Mounted.
• Lot 32813: HONG KONG (SAR). Mercantile Bank of India. 50 Dollars, 1924. P-238s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.