Manchukuo KT10 (1943) 10 fen
This specimen was lot 52554 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $1,140. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Manchukuo. Chiao, Year 10 (1943). PCGS MS-61 Gold Shield. VERY RARE and highly sought date that is among the most elusive in the entire Manchukuo series. This attractive survivor displays lovely smoky gray tone that is quite pleasing." Manchukuo was the puppet state set up by the Japanese in Northeast China to govern the provinces they conquered in 1931. They persuaded K'ang Te, the last emperor of the Manchu dynasty, to be its ruler. He quickly discovered that his rule was merely nominal but he was not allowed to escape. In August 1945, the Russians invaded and occupied the region. After thoroughly looting the factories and banks, they turned it over to the Communist Chinese, who used it as a base to conquer the rest of China from the Nationalists. This type was struck years 7-10.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: aluminum.
Catalog reference: KM-Y12; Hsu-13 (for type); JNDA-20-3.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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