Stack’s Bowers Hong Kong, China Auctions Show Clout of NGC and PMG

Coins graded by NGC and notes graded by PMG were well-represented this month at the Stack’s Bowers auctions in Hong Kong, China, held in conjunction with the Hong Kong, China Coin Show (HKCS).

Here are highlights of prices realized:

NGC Highlights - Vintage Coins

• Lot 60246 - CHINA. Kiangnan. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), ND (1897). Heaton Mint, graded NGC PF 67. Realized $144,000
• Lot 60233 - CHINA. Hunan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), 1902. Wuchang Mint, graded NGC AU 55. Realized $60,000, well above its pre-auction estimate of $5,000-$7,000
• Lot 60169 CHINA. Pattern 1/2 Dollar (50 Cents), Year 25 (1936), graded NGC MS 64. Realized $45,600

NGC Highlights - Modern Coins

• Lot 62052 - CHINA. 1,000 Yuan, 1992. Panda Series, graded NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. Realized $45,600, beating its pre-auction estimate of $25,000-$35,000
• Lot 62043 - CHINA. 1,000 Yuan, 1990. Panda Series, graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. Realized: $31,200, beating its pre-auction estimate of $20,000-$25,000
• Lot 62075 - CHINA. 5 Yuan, 1997. Panda Series, graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo. Realized $14,400, more than double its pre-auction estimate of $5,500-$7,000

PMG Highlights

• Lot 51002 - HONG KONG, China. Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 1 Dollar, 1895-99. P-136c, graded PMG About Uncirculated 50. Realized $14,400, roughly double its pre-auction estimate of $6,000-$8,000
• Lot 51152 - CHINA - PROVINCIAL BANKS. Shun Yee Bank. 100 Coppers, Year 34. P-UNL, graded PMG 25 Net. Rust. Realized $13,200, above its pre-auction estimate of $8,000-$10,000
• Lot 51006 - HONG KONG, China. Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 100 Dollars, 1959. P-176g, graded PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Realized $4,560, more than double its pre-auction estimate of $1,500-$2,000