| Description |
China � Qing Dynasty (1862) 600 Cash Unlisted. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. A white paper, vertical format cash note from the Qing dynasty period. Founded by the Manchu, this was the final imperial house ruling China until 1912. Blue bordering with red stampings and black calligraphy are on the face. Two red stampings are on the blank back. Vertically penned in the center face is "Good for 600 Cash = $.60," a collector's notation from long ago. Penciled "Man-chu - Dynasty" in the top wide bordering. Noted with "Small Edge Tears and Minor Damage; Repairs; Writing in Ink on Face." A bright and pleasant example of this currency type that circulated simultaneously with our Civil war "greenbacks" and Confederate bills. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20345, realized $660. |
