China China Empire Yuan Dynasty 2 Kuan (1264-1341) Pick UNL S/M#C167-1 PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.. ...
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Famously Rare "Yuan Dynasty" 2 Kuan Paper Note
China China Empire Yuan Dynasty 2 Kuan (1264-1341) Pick UNL
S/M#C167-1 PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.Among the oldest and earliest paper currency in the world. The Yuan Dynasty reigned for nearly a century during the 13th and 14th centuries. This gigantic and imposing paper note is extremely rare and sought after by collectors and historians today. The two rows of stringed coinage indicates the 2 Kuan denomination of this note. Despite being approximately 750 years old, this note still retains most printed details on the front and some details on the back. The mulberry paper and charcoal ink used on this note was a testament to ingenuity in the Middle Ages. Restoration and margin stains are mentioned for accuracy. This incredibly early type note is not found in the Standard nor Specialized Catalog.
存世稀少的元代貳貫寶鈔
1264-1341年至元通行寶鈔貳貫。PMG Choice Fine 15 Net。元朝於十三及十四世紀統治中國近百年，並發行這款世上最古老的紙鈔。這張恢宏壯觀的紙鈔稀罕萬分如鳳毛麟角，深受今天的歷史學家和收藏家青睞。票面兩串銅錢的圖案代表貳貫面額。雖然此鈔至今已有近七百五十年歷史，但正面的印刷圖案大體上仍完好無缺，即使背面亦頗見細節。桑皮紙和木炭墨料見證了中古時代的過人工藝。票面帶有修補痕跡和邊緣污點。這張出類拔萃的古鈔未列於《標準目錄》或《專門目錄》中。
Estimate: $20,000 - up.
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