CHINA, Republic of China. 1912-1949. AR Medal – $100 Token (28mm, 8.76 g, 12h). Famine of 1920-1921. Dated 1920. EF.

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Lot: 883.
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

World Medals, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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CHINA, Republic of China. 1912-1949. AR Medal – $100 Token (28mm, 8.76 g, 12h). Famine of 1920-1921. Dated 1920. * NORTH * CHINA º 1920 º FAMINE * RELIEF *, $100/ TO SAVE/ TEN/ LIVES / Legend in Hànzì. Cf. Album 45 (26 January 2023), lot 2408 (for brass $10 token, hammer $1400). Iridescent toning. EF. With attached loop as made. Rare.

The Chinese famine of 1920-1921 primarily impacted north China, particularly the provinces of Zhili, Shandong, Hunan, and Shanxi. Caused by draught and exacerbated by the loose authority of the local warlords, half a million people died of starvation, with another 30 million affected. International aid played a significant role in relief, to which this medal can attest.

Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 14:54:00 ET.

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