CNG 100, Lot: 609. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHINA, Zhōnghuá Mínguó (Republic of China). General issues. 1912-1949. AV Tael (33x21mm, 30.96 g, 12h). Chóngqìng Central Mint. Struck 1945. Ancient square-footed spade coin of Qi Bei(?); weight and fineness stamped to right / Legend in Hànzì characters in two lines. L&M 1073. Near EF.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Pacific Coast Auction Galleries (26 September 1986), lot 1867.