(t) CHINA. Hunan Soviet. 20 Cash, ND (1931). NGC Genuine.
(t) CHINA. Hunan Soviet. 20 Cash, ND (1931). NGC Genuine.
An interesting and SCARCE countermarked issue displaying a hammer and sickle within a 5-pointed star applied to the obverse of a Hunan provincial 20 Cash. This countermark appears on usually heavily worn Imperial or Republican 10 and 20 Cash issues such as the case with the present survivor.It is claimed that these were once found among bags of Chinese coppers that were being melted by the Japanese during WWII; in total, it is believed that around 100 were found out of 30,000 coins.
Estimate: $300 - $450.
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民國元年開國紀念十文銅幣。兩枚。
趣味珍罕戳記版。五芒星內有錘與鐮打於大清戶部貳拾錢正面。此戳記多見於磨損嚴重的大清貨民國拾錢及貳拾錢。據稱尋獲於二戰期間日軍所熔毀的中國銅錢。相信共有 30,000，共尋獲約 100 枚。
(t) This lot was manufactured in China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Russia or Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after tariffs were enacted by the United States. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to an import tariff and a processing fee.
Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions.
Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart. Please note, any lots in this catalog not identified by a (t) were sourced from within the United States or otherwise imported into the United States prior to any tariffs being enacted and will not be subject to any additional amounts when reimported to the United States. While all the lots in the current June 2025 Hong Kong (SAR) Collectors Choice Online Auction are currently on view in Hong Kong, the lots not identified by a (t) can be reimported tariff free under HTSUS code 9801 designated for foreign goods temporarily exported from the United States.
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(t) CHINA. Hunan Soviet. 20 Cash, ND (1931). NGC Genuine.
An interesting and SCARCE countermarked issue displaying a hammer and sickle within a 5-pointed star applied to the obverse of a Hunan provincial 20 Cash. This countermark appears on usually heavily worn Imperial or Republican 10 and 20 Cash issues such as the case with the present survivor.It is claimed that these were once found among bags of Chinese coppers that were being melted by the Japanese during WWII; in total, it is believed that around 100 were found out of 30,000 coins.
Estimate: $300 - $450.
Click here for certification details from NGC.
民國元年開國紀念十文銅幣。兩枚。
趣味珍罕戳記版。五芒星內有錘與鐮打於大清戶部貳拾錢正面。此戳記多見於磨損嚴重的大清貨民國拾錢及貳拾錢。據稱尋獲於二戰期間日軍所熔毀的中國銅錢。相信共有 30,000，共尋獲約 100 枚。
(t) This lot was manufactured in China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Russia or Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after tariffs were enacted by the United States. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to an import tariff and a processing fee.
Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions.
Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart. Please note, any lots in this catalog not identified by a (t) were sourced from within the United States or otherwise imported into the United States prior to any tariffs being enacted and will not be subject to any additional amounts when reimported to the United States. While all the lots in the current June 2025 Hong Kong (SAR) Collectors Choice Online Auction are currently on view in Hong Kong, the lots not identified by a (t) can be reimported tariff free under HTSUS code 9801 designated for foreign goods temporarily exported from the United States.
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