CNG 87, Lot: 1532. Estimate $100. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHINA, Empire. Míng Dynasty. Tàizǔ (Tai tsu). 1368-1398. Æ 5 Cash (42mm, 18.95 g, 12h). “hóng wǔ tōng bǎo,” in Hànzì / “wǔ qián,” in Hànzì to right. Hartill 20.99. Near VF, light yellow-brown surfaces.

From the HLT Collection.