Auction: 3017 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 174
China, gold Tael ingot, 31.31g., 1941, four punch marks, place of issue, "Tian" (probably Tiansin), issuer, Bao-cheng-feng-chi, "zuchi" (sufficiently red - referring to the quality of the gold), and the date, rev. blank, very fine, rare Estimate £ 400-500 These ingots were issued by private banks and businesses between 1938 and 1948 as there was a shortage of paper money during this period.
Sold for
£600
