Archives International in conjunction with Kelleher & Rogers 24 April 2024

Asian Coins & Banknotes 23 Kelleher and Rogers Ltd stamps@kelleherasia.com Sale 43 - 24 April 2024 552 552 French Indochina: (1943-44), Yunnan Tael, Small Deer Head, K-939; KM-A3. NGC Graded MS 63 (L&M- 435), Hanoi Mint. A popular and desirable type due to its connection to the French Indo China opium trade. The coin’s surface is highlighted by the sharply struck features of the stag with its horns offset by natural dark toning and the pristine fields that exhibit the subtlest of champagne tones. This coin retains a dignified luster, which gracefully enhances its sculptural details. ‑ Estimate ‑HK$50,000‑-‑75,000 French Indo-China 553 554 553 French Indochina: (1943-44), Yunnan Tael, K-940; KM-A2A, NGC Graded MS 62+. (L&M-433), Hanoi Mint. Always a popular and desirable type due to its connection the French Indo China opium trade, this coin exhibits a bright, silvery complexion, punctuated by just a hint of golden toning. The fields around the embossed characters show attractive luster. ‑ Estimate ‑HK$40,000‑-‑ 60,000 French Indo-China 554 French Indochina, 50 Cents, 1936, NGC Graded MS 63. (KM-4a.2), Extremely attractive silver-gray with high luster accentuating the seated allegorical figure. ‑ Estimate ‑HK$700‑-‑900