Lot 6222

Lot 6222
20 Cash horse token (ZENO294048) - These tokens are reported to come in a variety of metals: brass, copper and copper-nickel in diameters ranging from 21mm to 40mm corresponding the sizes of 5, 10, 20, 30 and 100 wen coins. They were struck in the Chengtu and Chungling Mints by the warlords and high government officials of Szechuan, c.1921-1930 and primarily used as gambling tokens. Being superior in quality to the debased cash coins then in circulation, these tokens were readily accepted by the public as legal tender whenever the recipients were willing to part with them - a.XF
Starting price: € 100.00
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Oct 17 2022 06:00:00 PM
Nov 17 2022 06:00:00 PM
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