CNG 88, Lot: 1816. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHINA, Republic. Pattern NI 5 Fēn – Cents (18mm, 3.04 g, 12h). Universal series. Philadelphia mint. Dated year 24 of the Republic (1935). “zhōng huá mín guó èr shí sì nián,” in Hànzì, bust of Sūn Yìxiān (Sun Yat-sen) left; all within border of maeander pattern / Ancient bù (‘spade’ money) inscribed “bèi qiū,” in archaic Hànzì; “wǔ fēn,” in Hànzì across field; all within border of maeander pattern. Kann 833; KM Pn140. In NGC slab, graded MS 62. Extremely rare.

From the HLT Collection.