Auction: 384 - The George Blaine Collection - Part III: Southern Asia and USA - e-Auction
Lot: 1964
Tibet. Szechuan-Tibet Trade Issue. Rupee, nd (1939-1942). Kangding. Large portrait of the Emperor Kuang-hsu with collar left derived from British Indian Rupees of Victoria, rev. Vertical rosette at center, Chinese legend: si chuan sheng zao ("made in Szechuan"), branches and flowers around emulating British Indian Rupee. Y.3.3. Evidence of early die erosion. Toned over some old obverse hairlines. About Uncirculated.
Estimate
Starting price
$60