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Description

Gold Rectangular Ingot ND (ca. 1750) possibly part of the Nanking Cargo, 366.5 gm, weight equal to approximately 10 Taels, 80 x 25 x 15 mm, cast in a boat shape with the top having stamped Chinese characters Chen Ji (name) and Bao (precious), the underside has stamped characters San Yi (at right and left) and Wang Pu (King's treasure house) at center. Identical to the bars from the wreck of the VOC East-Indiaman Geldermalsen sunk in 1752 with 147 pieces of gold bars and Sycee.

Diameter: 80mm


More information about Chinese Coins. See also: China World Coin Nationality.

Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2009
10th-13th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Sep 10, 2009 for: $17,250.00
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