CHINA. 10th Anniversary of Kong Xiangxi as Minister of Finance Silver Medal, Year 32 (1943). Guilin Mint. PCGS MS-64.

YCM-47. Diameter: 37mm. Obverse: Facing bust of Kong Xiangxi; in Chinese above: "Tenth Anniversary of the Inauguration of Kong Xiangxi Minister in November of Year 32 of the Republic of China;" floral scroll below; all within circular meander pattern; Reverse: Ancient spade money piece; rosette to left and right; all within circular meander pattern. Almost identical to the previous lot, a VERY RARE piece displaying vibrant flash in the fields and soft pastel toning highlights. Struck to honor Kong Xiangxi (1880-1967) who, during his working life, held very prominent roles, such as the President of the Nanjing National Government of the Republic of China (1935-1939) as well the Minister of Finance of the National Government (1933-1944). It is the latter role for which the present medal was issued. On a personal level, his family tree is traced back to Confucius, he being a 75th generation grandson. This specific medal, along with the others offered in the sale, are particularly poignant, as they were once owned by Kong himself and are now being consigned by members of his family.

From the Family of H.H. Kung (Kong Xiangxi).

Estimate: $3000.00 - $5000.00

民國三十二年孔兼（祥熙）部長就職十週年紀念銀章。中央造幣廠分桂林廠。

正面孔祥熙正面像，漢字在上，中華民國二十三年十一月，是孔祥熙就職的日期。反面布幣圖案，兩側有花。與上一枚拍品幾乎相同。底板光芒四射，柔美粉彩色包漿。紀念孔祥熙 (1880 - 1967)任職中華民國南京國民政府行政院長 (1935 - 1939) 及財政部長 (1933 - 1944)。孔祥熙為孔子後代，是第 75 代孫。此紀念章與本場拍賣的其他拍品一樣，因曾為孔祥熙本人舊藏而更添趣味。現由後人委託予拍賣。