World Coin of the Week: The Hong Kong Internet Only Session

By Chris Chatigny, Cataloger

The Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio August Hong Kong Auction Main Sessions are now closed, and what an exciting three days it has been! With such a spirited auction it is going to be hard to select just a few highlights, but there were quite a few stunning results. Some of these standouts include lot 50018, one of the earliest patterns for the fabled Panda Series. Another stellar performer would be lot 50540, one of the Edgar Mandel Collection’s incredible Chatelaines, this one depicting two dragons coiling through the clouds. The Imperial and Republican Chinese pieces stand out as well, with lots 51012 and 51082 outperforming their estimates. 

While bidding for these items has come to a close, there is still time to own a piece from this incredible auction! The Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio August Hong Kong Auction continues now through Tuesday August 27th at 6:00 PM PST. A wide variety of ancient Asian coins, Sycee and ingots, Imperial Chinese, Republican Chinese, Provincial issues, various other Asian countries and much more await in Session K. Some of the standout pieces so far include a Chinese piece from the province of Chihli. Another item that is sure to perform well is a collection of Korean charms that offers a pleasing variety of types and designs. Visit our website and browse hundreds of item images captured by our expert team of photographers and graphic designers. Time is of the essence as the Internet sessions close promptly at 6:00 PM PST on Tuesday August 27th. We also have a paper currency session as well, with a multitude of fascinating pieces, located here.

Look for this and other Asian numismatic rarities in our current August Hong Kong Online Sale. Preview these coins, charms and paper currency pieces along with the rest of our Internet Session online at the Auction Schedule/Details link under Current Auctions at http://stacksbowers.com/auctions/currentauctions.aspx. While our Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio Hong Kong sale is closed for further consignments, we are currently taking consignments of world and Asian coins and paper money for our November Baltimore, January New York International, and April 2014 Hong Kong sales. If you are interested in consigning your coins and paper currency (whether a whole collection or a single rarity) be sure to contact one of our consignment directors.