2023 Habsburg Auction of "Ancient Coins and Silver Dollars" - Summary of Coins with a Transaction Amount of Over 8 Million

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2023 Habsburg Auction - Summary of Coins with a Transaction Amount of Over 8 Million

 
No.1 Cao Kun Statue Constitution Commemorates Valuable Military Gold Coins
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications:/
 
Starting price: SGD 1680000
 
Transaction price: SGD 3800000 (equivalent to RMB 20.34 million)
 
Collection Description: In 1923, Cao Kun's Armed Statue was established as a commemorative silver and gold sample coin. This coin is well crafted and clear, full of pressure. The portrait is vivid and lifelike, with a red color in the golden gold. It is in excellent condition and is very rare. The portrait coin is a rare and rare honor, and its authenticity is highly valued by collectors. The Cao Kun commemorative coin was minted by the Beiyang government in 1923 to commemorate Cao Kun's appointment as the President of the Beiyang government, with a circulation of approximately 100 pieces. This coin is divided into two types: silver and gold. Silver commemorative coins are mainly given to ordinary officials, while gold is given to senior officials.
 
 
No. 2 In the 16th year of the Republic of China, Zhang Zuolin's military attire statue with a dragon and phoenix on the back, and a five yuan gold coin as a sample
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specification: D: 2.8cm
 
Starting price: SGD 1708000
 
Transaction price: SGD 3500000 (equivalent to RMB 18.73 million)
 
Collection Description: In the 16th year of the Republic of China, Zhang Zuolin wore a military statue with a dragon and phoenix on the back, and a five yuan gold coin sample. This coin was a product of the concept of implementing a monetary gold standard during Zhang Zuolin's reign in the Beiyang government. It was trial minted by the Tianjin Mint and has not been issued. Its rarity is listed as the highest in authoritative catalogs of domestic and foreign mechanism coins; The auction is made of pure gold cake, with exquisite coin mold carving and strong embossing force. The front portrait relief is highly three-dimensional, and the details of the back dragon and phoenix temple are vividly displayed. The production is exquisite and unparalleled, making it the pinnacle of modern Chinese coinage history; Based on the current physical evidence and other clues, the surviving quantity of this gold coin should be three to five pieces; Paipin has always been recognized as the most precious Chinese mechanism gold coin in the Quanjie world, and is renowned worldwide as the "King of Republic of China Coins", with immeasurable collection value.
 
 
No.3 Xu Shichang Renshou Tongdeng Commemorative Gold Coin
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications: D: 3.9cm WT: 37.1g
 
Starting price: SGD 1340000
 
Transaction price: SGD 3500000 (equivalent to RMB 18.73 million)
 
 
No.4 Zhang Zuolin Fifty Yuan Dragon and Phoenix Gold Coin of the 16th year of the Republic of China
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specification: D: 2.8cm
 
Starting price: SGD 1590000
 
Transaction price: SGD 3200000 (equivalent to RMB 17.13 million)
 
Collection Description: Zhang Zuolin's Wu Shi Yuan Dragon and Phoenix Gold Coin, made from golden embryo cakes, has a diameter of 2.8 centimeters. On the front, there is a military image of Zhang Zuolin, and on the back, there is a dragon and phoenix pattern. The back is engraved with the words "Wu Shi Yuan" and "16 Years of the Republic of China". The character is vividly portrayed, with a strong sense of three dimensions. The irregular "prickly heat" formed by three coin molds on the right side of the front portrait can be used to distinguish authenticity. The surface of the gold coin is bright, with obvious contrast, deep patterns, exquisite carving, and clear linear patterns on the edges, making it a masterpiece of modern Chinese coins.
 
 
No. 5 1916 Yuan Shikai: The Era of the Chinese Empire L GIORGI Signature Version Flying Dragon Gold Sample Coin
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specification: WT: 35.09g
 
Starting price: SGD 1360000
 
Transaction price: SGD 3200000 (equivalent to RMB 17.13 million)
 
 
No.6 Silver Coins of Yuan Shikai's "Gansu" Edition in the Third Year of the Republic of China
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications: D: 3.9cm WT: 26.8g
 
Starting price: SGD 2560000
 
Transaction price: SGD 3000000 (equivalent to RMB 16.06 million)
 
 
No.7 Cao Kun Wen Zhuang Statue Constitution Establishment Commemorative Coin Gold Sample Coin
 
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications: D: 3.9cm WT: 37g
 
Starting price: QAR 6000000
 
Transaction price: QAR 6000000 (equivalent to RMB 11.84 million)
 
Collection Description: The commemorative coin for the establishment of the Constitution featuring Cao Kun's character was minted by the Beiyang government in 1923 to commemorate Cao Kun's appointment as the President of the Beiyang government. It is divided into two types: silver and gold. The gold sample coin is the same as the silver sample coin. The commemorative gold sample coin is an unparalleled coin in the Chinese series, but due to its extremely rare nature, it is rare on the market.
 
 
No. 8 Commemorative Silver and Gold Sample Coins for the Establishment of the Constitution of Cao Kun's Armed Statue in 1923
 
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications: D: 3.9cm WT: 37g
 
Starting price: QAR 6000000
 
Transaction price: QAR 6000000 (equivalent to RMB 11.84 million)
 
Collection Description: A commemorative silver and gold sample coin commemorating the establishment of the Cao Kun Armed Statue Constitution in 1923. This coin is minted in an extremely precise and standardized manner, with exquisite and deep craftsmanship. The portrait is vivid and lifelike, with delicate and vivid details, three-dimensional patterns, strong relief, and extremely clear details. It has a top-notch appearance and is extremely rare. The portrait coin is highly regarded and loved by collectors, and is worth cherishing and valuing.
 
 
No.9 Qing Dynasty Gold Coin Vault Flat One or Two Gold Samples Produced in the Bingwu Year of Guangxu
 
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications: D: 3.9cm WT: 37g
 
Starting price: QAR 5800000
 
Transaction price: QAR 6000000 (equivalent to RMB 11.84 million)
 
Collection Description: In the Bingwu year of the Guangxu reign, one or two sample coins of the Qing Dynasty were minted at the Tianjin Mint of the Ministry of Revenue in 1906. It was the first gold coin produced in China under the name of the central government and the only one during the Qing Dynasty. Due to the insufficient gold reserves of the Qing government and the absence of a gold standard system, it was not issued, and only the sample coins of the Bingwu and Dingwei years are seen in the world, both of which are very rare.
 
 
No.10 Cao Kun Statue Constitution Commemorative Gold Coin with No Currency Value
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications:/

 
Transaction price: SGD 2000000 (equivalent to RMB 10.7 million)
 
Collection Description: In 1923, Cao Kun's armed statue was established as a commemorative silver coin and a gold sample coin. It was trial minted by the Tianjin Mint and is usually seen in silver. Gold is extremely rare, and like silver samples, gold samples can be divided into three categories: civilian, military, and small military. Regardless of the type, it is very rare. According to Gu Quan's statistics, this type of civilian version has only appeared in the global public market less than thirty times, Its preciousness is self-evident. The coin is minted in an extremely precise and standardized manner, with vivid and lifelike portraits. The coin's surface shines brightly like sunlight, and its appearance and condition are excellent. It is almost unparalleled in the Chinese series. The Cao Kun commemorative coin was minted by the Beiyang government in 1923 to commemorate Cao Kun's appointment as the President of the Beiyang government, with a circulation of approximately 100 pieces. This coin is divided into two types: silver and gold. Silver commemorative coins are mainly given to ordinary officials, while gold is given to senior officials.
 
 
No.11 Qinghubu Guangxu Yuanbao Kuping One Two Gold Sample Coins
 
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specification: D: 40mm WT: 42g
 
Starting price: SGD 930000
 
Transaction price: SGD 2000000 (equivalent to RMB 10.7 million)
 
Collection Description: The Hubu Kuping one or two coins were minted by the central government during the Qing Dynasty. This coin is a sample coin and has not been circulated. At present, there are only 2-3, which is rare to see.
 
 
No.12 Xu Shichang Statue Renshou Tongdeng Commemorative Coin Gold Sample Coin
 
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications: D: 3.9cm WT: 37g
 
Starting price: QAR 4300000
 
Transaction price: QAR 4500000 (equivalent to RMB 8.88 million)
 
Collection Description: The Xu Shichang Statue Renshou Tongdeng Commemorative Coin Gold Sample Coin is a commemorative coin minted by Tianjin Mint in 1918. The coin features a bust of Xu Shichang on the obverse and the four characters Renshou Tongdeng on the reverse, with the words "commemorative coin", "Renshou Tongdeng", "seven years of the Republic of China", etc. It is a very precious commemorative coin, with a very high market value due to its extremely small amount in existence.
 
 
No.13 Three Year Qing Dynasty Silver Coin One Yuan Gold Sample Coin
 
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specifications: D: 3.9cm WT: 37g
 
Starting price: QAR 4300000
 
Transaction price: QAR 4500000 (equivalent to RMB 8.88 million)
 
Collection Description: In the third year of the Xuantong reign, the Qing Dynasty silver coin was a one yuan gold sample coin. Although it had the words "Qing Dynasty silver coin", this coin was indeed a gold sample coin that was respectfully presented to the imperial court for inspection. It was made of pure gold, and there are only a few surviving gold sample coins, which are quite precious.
 
 
No.14 Zhang Zuolin's military attire statue with dragon and phoenix on the back, and a picture of the five yuan gold coin sample
 
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Coin Session
 
Collection specification: D: 2.8cm
 
Starting price: QAR 4300000
 
Transaction price: QAR 4500000 (equivalent to RMB 8.88 million)
 

 

Event Name: Habsburg 2024 Singapore · China Collection Art Auction

Auctioneer: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd.

Collection deadline: May 10, 2024