China 1990 100 yuan KM-314

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Jean Elsen sale 151, lot 1827

This specimen was lot 1827 in Jean Elsen sale 151 (Brussels, June 2022), where it sold for €550 (about US$687 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA, People's Republic (1949-), AV 100 yuan, 1990. Emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang. In wooden lacquered case. Encapsulated. With certificate. Proof." This NCLT is one of a series honoring great figures in Chinese history. Regarding Zhu Yuan Zhang, Wikipedia comments, "The Hongwu Emperor (21 October 1328 – 24 June 1398), personal name Zhu Yuanzhang (Chinese: 朱元璋; Wade–Giles: Chu Yuan-chang), courtesy name Guorui (simplified Chinese: 国瑞; traditional Chinese: 國瑞), was the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1368 to 1398."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 11.32 g, 0.917 fine gold, 0.333 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM 314, Fr-32.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 151: Collection Paul Witte, Monnaies de Brabant, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2022.

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