Jean ELSEN & ses Fils s.a.

Public Auction 144  –  14 March 2020

Jean ELSEN & ses Fils s.a., Public Auction 144

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins, Medals & Decorations, Banknotes

Sa, 14.03.2020, from 9:00 AM CET
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Description

CHINA, YÜAN Wu Tsung (1308-1311), Chih-ta (1308-1311), Cu 10 cash, (1310). In Mongol seal script. Narrow rims. Schj. 1099; Hartill 19.46; FD 1733; Jen 447. 17,53g.

These Ta-yüan large copper coins, with a value of 10 Chih-ta copper cash, were cast in 1310, only to be withdrawn from circulation a year later in order to oblige the people to use the Silver Certificates (paper money!).

Fine - Very Fine / Fine - Very Fine

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Starting price 60 EUR
Estimate 75 EUR
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