The Chinese Coin Collection of Dr. John A. Snell. by Dale Dailey

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1 The Chinese Coin Collection of Dr. John A. Snell by Dale Dailey Dr. John Abner Snell served as a missionary doctor in China from 1909 until his unexpected death in March, During most of his years in China, Dr. Snell served as chief administrator and surgeon at the Methodist Hospital in Soochow (Suzhou) China. In addition to his medical responsibilities, Dr. Snell began collecting and trading Chinese coins. His extensive collection has remained in the Snell family locked away in its original steamer trunk for 75 years, forgotten by the numismatic community until now Dr. Snell became an expert on Chinese coins of the early twentieth century. He wrote an article, "Chinese Copper Coins of the Twentieth Century" which was published in the June 1932 issue of The Numismatist. In the illustrated article, he describes the history of coinage in China after Dr. Snell was also cited by A. M. Tracey Woodward in a 1931 article in The China Journal for his knowledge of Chinese mints. 1 Dr. Snell's collection consists of approximately 950 coins of which 765 are copper and brass of various denominations and 185 are silver. 1 A. M. Tracey Woodward collected over 20,000 different variations and wrote many articles on provincial coins. His collection later became part of the Norman Jacobs collection.

2 Brief biography of Dr. John A. Snell John Abner Snell was born in Knife Falls, Minnesota on October 28, 1880, the fifth of eight children. When he was around five, his family made the long trek from northern Minnesota to central Florida, then a swampy, insect-infested frontier. They settled in Kissimmee, Florida where John grew up and graduated from high school. At home, John received a solid Methodist education, receiving training both at home and at Sunday school. At eleven, he decided to "accept Jesus Christ as my personal savior and join the church." He later wrote that at fourteen, there came into his "life a desire to devote myself to God's service. It was what I considered a call." Nineteen-year-old John Snell entered Emory College in He transferred to Peabody Normal College in Nashville after his first year and completed his undergraduate education on May 27, During his junior year at Peabody, John met his future wife, Grace Evelyn Birkett, who was also a student. Soon after completing his undergraduate degree, John left for California for two years to teach school and earn money to help support his mother and younger brothers. John returned to Nashville in 1905 and debated whether he ought to be a minister or a doctor. His pragmatic decision was to become a doctor feeling there was a greater need for doctors and that his life would count for more. John entered Vanderbilt Medical College in 1905 and he and Grace were married on November 1, In 1908, with graduation approaching, John applied to the Methodist Episcopal Church - South to work in the foreign missions. In his application, he wrote that he believed that the missions would allow him to accomplish "the purpose I have come to believe God has for my life." He expressed his "intense desire to help the needy" by making the ultimate commitment: "I could not think of going into so great a work other than for life."

3 Dr. Snell arrived in China in He quickly proved himself to be an unusually gifted surgeon who achieved an almost mythic stature. His siblings would proudly describe themselves as the brothers or sisters of Dr. John Snell, the famous missionary doctor. Among his medical colleagues, he was considered to be one of the most progressive and capable surgeons of modern times. Vanderbilt University honored him as one of its illustrious alumni. Many of his Chinese patients considered him to be nothing less than a miracle worker. Dr. Snell's death came unexpectedly, but in the line of duty. The following account describes his last hours: On March 2, 1936, Soochow Hospital and the Methodist Mission suffered an irreparable loss in the death of Dr. John A. Snell. On Monday, February 24, he had half a dozen operations scheduled. After the first he had to call for a chair and rest a few minutes. In spite of a temperature of 102, he drove through with the second. The next morning he was removed to the hospital and a fight began for his life, the local doctors calling in their colleagues from Huchow and Chanchow Hospitals of the same mission. But all efforts to save his life were in vain. The cemetery chapel was far too small to hold the throng that gathered to pay a last tribute to a man whose surgical skill had saved many of their lives. See on the internet for additional biographical information on Dr. Snell.

4 The Dr. John Abner Snell collection and its history The collection consists of a vast array of mostly 20 th Century Chinese coins, each meticulously tied with silk twine into fifteen custom made, fabric lined trays that fit into a massive 60lb heavy steamer trunk. This historic collection represents a time capsule of Chinese numismatics from Empire to Republic issues, augmented by an extensive offering of Provincial issues in copper, brass and silver. There are many highlights among the group including patterns, prototypes, off-metal strikings, rare mules and rare die pairings as well as several highly sought after regular and commemorative issues from minors to crown-sized denominations, clandestine, unusual early forgery coinage and even a selection of coins from other nations of Asia and abroad. The collection returned from China with Dr. Snell's widow, Grace Snell, in The coins were given to John Raymond Snell, the oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Snell, probably sometime in the early 1940s. John Raymond Snell loaned the collection to a brother-in-law, Irvine Moffett, who was also born in China and was an avid collector. Upon Irvine Moffett's death in April, 1990, the collection was returned to John Raymond Snell. John Raymond Snell died in April, 2003 and the collection passed to his wife, Florence Moffett Snell. Mrs. Snell died in November, Her will designated that her estate be distributed equally among the couple's five children. The five siblings have agreed to offer collection at auction so that the coins will end up in the hands of the numismatic public who will truly enjoy and appreciate them.

5 Numismatic Auctions L.L.C. Golden Anniversary Auction Sale 50 The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection of Chinese Coins and other fine consignments Numismatic Telephone, Fax, Internet & Mail Bid Sale Closing Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM E.S.T. A 15% Buyer s Premium is added to all invoices The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection of Chinese Coinage Empire Standard Unified General Coinage - Tientsin Mint 1. Brass Cash, CD KM Y18. EF, lt stain and pencil notation obv. Also, CD 1908, KM Y7, VF-EF. 2 coins. ($75) 2. Copper Type Ensemble. Includes 2 Cash, CD 1905 and CD 1906, KM Y8 and CD 1907, KM Y8.1; 5 Cash, CD 1905, KM Y9 and CD 1907, KM Y9.1 plus 10 Cash, CD 1909, KM Y20x and Yr.3 (1911), KM Y27.Avg VF to VF-EF, clnd long ago, the last AU. 7 coins. ($100+) 3. Mixed Date Copper 5 Cash & Copper/Brass 10 Cash Assortment. Features KM Y3 plus Copper(10) and Brass(2) subvarieties of KM Y4 and 4.1, VG to VF, clnd long ago, several with pencil inventory numbers but avg. near VF. 14 coins. ($50-75) 8P. Copper & Possibly Brass 20 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y5a with Dragon in circle of dots.vf-ef and VF, rbs. Both clnd and retoning with pencil inventory numbers. 2 coins. ($ ) 4P. Copper 10 Cash Mule, ND (c ). Features dragon obverse and reverse die use pairing. As KM Y10 type, similar to Duan Hong Gang #1718. Choice red and brown AU-Unc. A Rare mule of this TAI-CHING-TI-KUO copper issue in elusive condition, it would not seem unlikely to see spirited bidding into four figures on this example. ($ ) 5. Copper 10 Cash Accumulation, all TAI-CHING-TI-KUO issues. Includes CD 1905, KM Y10(3); CD 1906, KM Y10.2 (5); CD 1907, KM Y10.3 (2) and KM Y10.4 (11) plus KM Y10.5(4) and CD 1909, KM Y20(5) and KM Y20.1. Also, others(2), one an unusual contemporary forgery. VG to EF, avg F-VF but nearly all clnd long ago. 33 coins. ($50-75) 9. Brass 20 Cash, ND (c ). As KM Y5a with Dragon in circle of dots. One sharp VF-EF but slightly bent, the other avf and somewhat crude, possibly spurious. Both clnd long ago, one with pencil inventory number. 2 coins. ($75-100) 10. Copper 20 Cash Trio, all TAI-CHING-TI-KUO issues. Includes CD 1905, KM Y11; CD 1906, KM Y11.1 and CD 1907, KM Y11.3. Avg F-VF to VF, all clnd long ago. 3 coins. ($50-75) 11. Silver Ten Cents, ND (1908). Central Mint, TAI-CHING-TI- KUO. L&M-13, KM Y12. About VF. ($50-75) 12. Silver 10 and 20 Cents, Yr. 3 (1911). KM Y28 and KM Y29. VF and Fine-VF, some trace verdigris and old hairlines. 2 coins. ($75-100) 6. Copper or Brass/Bronze alloy 20 Cash, ND (c. 1903). As KM Y5.VF-EF (2 coins) clnd long ago and a Brass example, VG, corrosion and edge damage. Also, a Brass variant of KM Y5a with dragon in circle of dots, G-VG or better, areas of weakness but rather interesting. 4 coins. ($50-75) 7. Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1903). As KM Y5.1/5.2 with four point rosette at center. VF to VF-EF, one likely clnd long ago. 2 coins. ($50-75) 13P. Silver 20 Cents, ND (1908). Central Mint. TAI-CHING-TI- KUO. L&M-12, KM Y13. Toned Choice AU-Unc. Scarce grade. ($ )

6 14P. Silver Dollar, Yr. 3 (1911). L&M-37, KM Y31. Toned VF/EF, trace of verdigris in devices, small s in pencil obv/rev, cpl tiny chops. ($150) Anhwei Province 22P. Possibly Brass or Copper 20 Cash, ND (1902). Dark VF, high points lighter, rbs and rns. Rare issue, viewing advised. ($ ) 23. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1897), L&M-197, KM Y42, VF a few faint old pin scs; Yr. 24 (1898), No ASTC obv, L&M-206, KM Y42.1, VG-Fine and L&M-208, KM Y42.4, Fine-VF, cpl rbs. 3 coins. ($ ) 15P. Copper 5 Cash, ND (1902). KM Y35. EF, ltly clnd long ago and retoning very nicely to red and brown. Scarce type. ($ ) 16. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y36, clnd VF-EF and other varieties and subvarieties(9) of KM Y36.1 to 36.4, VG to VF, several clnd long ago and retoning. 10 coins. ($75-100) 17. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). Mixed common sub varieties of KM Y36a with no TEN CASH denomination.avg VF-EF, clnd long ago and retoning. 7 coins. ($50-75) 24P. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), Yr. 24 (1898). ASTC obverse. L&M-202, KM Y42.3. Toned VF-EF. Scarce. ($ ) 25. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1897), L&M- 196, KM Y43, Fine-VF; Small Dragon, L&M-196A, KM Y43.1, nearly Fine, old cleaning and Yr. 24 (1898), L&M- 205, KM Y43.3, 3 pieces, avg Good to VG. 5 coins total. ($ ) 18. Copper 10 Cash, ND(c ). KM Y38a. Avg VF-EF, clnd long ago and retoning. 3 coins. ($75-100) 26P. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), Yr. 24 (1898). ASTC obv. L&M-201, KM Y43.4. Toned VF+. Handsome and scarce. ($ ) 19P. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y38a.1. Bold VF, cpl tiny rns, clnd long ago and retoning. Scarce. ($ ) 20. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y38b.1. Abt EF, clnd long ago and retoning, flan flaw near dentils. Scarce. ($50-75) 21. Copper 10 Cash Selection, all TAI-CHING-TI-KUO types. Features CD 1906, mixed varieties of KM Y10a to KM Y10a2(23), VG to VF, all clnd long ago. Also, CD 1909, KM Y20a, VF, retoning and KM Y20a.1, VG-Fine, old cleaning. 25 coins. ($75-100) Chekiang Province 27. Copper 10 Cash, ND ( ). KM Y49(3) and mixed common types(10) KM Y49.1 to VG to EF, avg VF and all clnd long ago and retoning. 13 coins. ($45+) 28. Brass 10 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y49.1a(3) and KM Y49a. Avg VF. Neat ensemble. 4 coins. ($50-75) P denotes a lot that is photographed Images may be enlarged or reduced To fit catalog format

7 29P. Brass 10 Cash Mule, ND (c ). Features dragon obverse and reverse die use pairing. As KM Y49a type, Duan Hong Gang #1065. Lustrous ltly toned AU-Unc. Rare grade and issue, nearly Unc and fully original. An about VF example recently sold for 1300 USD in ($ ) 38P. Silver Dollar, Yr. 34 (1908). L&M-465, KM Y73.2. Toned bold VF, trace of verdigris in devices obv. ($75-100) Fengtien Province 30P. Copper 20 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y50.VF-EF, probably clnd long ago, a few lt rbs and rns. Scarce denomination. ($ ) 39P. Brass 10 Cash, CD KM Y88. VF, lt pencil inventory numbers, trace of lacquer. Scarce type. ($ ) 31. Copper Type Ensemble, all CD Includes 2 Cash, KM Y86b, VF-EF; 5 Cash, VF; 10 Cash, KM Y10b, aef and KM Y10b.1, VG as well as 20 Cash, KM Y11b, VF/VF-EF, rb. All clnd long ago and retoning. 5 coins. ($100+) 32. Silver 7.2 Candareens (Ten Cents), ND (1899), L&M-285, KM Y52.4, nice VF/Fine-VF and Yr. 13(1924). Republic issue, L&M-289, KM Y371, lustrous toned AU. 2 coins. ($75+) 33. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1899). L&M- 284, KM Y53.7. Abt VF and Fine-VF. 2 coins. ($50-75) Chihli Province 34. Copper 5, 10 and 20 Cash, CD KM Y9c, KM Y10c and KM Y11c, all TAI- CHING-TI-KUO. Avg VF, clnd and retoning, the first with blunt indent at center rev. Also, Brass Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7c, VF, corroded. 4 coins. ($50) 35. Pei Yang 10 Cash Selection, ND (c. 1906). Features Copper(8) and Brass(2) examples, mostly variants of KM Y67 including one overstruck on a Korean 5 Fun, the Brass issues being crude and possibly spurious. Avg VG to VF, clnd long ago, cpl with pencil inventory numbers.also, Brass Cash. ND (c ) KM Y66(2), VF, one clnd. 12 coins.($50-75) 36. Copper 20 Cash, ND (c. 1906). KM Y68.VF-EF, clnd and retoning. Also, a similar KM Y68.1 example, quite possibly in Brass with smaller lettering, VF, clnd long ago yet still pleasing. 2 coins. ($75-100) 37. Silver 20 Cents, Yr. 24 and 25 (1898 and 1899). L&M-451 and 456, KM Y63 and 71. Avg Fine. 2 coins. ($40-60) P denotes a lot that is photographed Images may be enlarged or reduced To fit catalog format 40P. Brass 10 Cash, CD KM Y89.1. Choice VF, lt pencil inventory numbers. Scarce variety. ($ ) 41. Brass 10 Cash, CD 1903 to CD 1906 (one each date) and 20 Cash, CD 1904 and CD KM Y89 and KM Y90 respectively. Fine to EF, avg VF, all with lt pencil inventory numbers, the 20 Cash with trace verdigris and cpl rbs. 6 coins. ($ ) 42. Copper and Brass Type Ensemble. Includes Copper 10 Cash, CD 1905, KM Y10e, VF and a similar yet crude Brass issue, probably spurious, VF; CD 1907, KM Y10e.2 and KM Y10e.3 plus CD 1909, KM Y20e, avg VF. Also, Copper 20 Cash, CD 1905 and CD 1909, similar to KM Y11g and KM Y21e as well as Brass 20 Cash, CD 1907, KM Y11e, Avg VF. All coins in the lot clnd long ago. 8 coins. ($100+) 43. Silver Dollar, Yr. 24 (1898). L&M-471, KM Y87. VG but heavily chopmarked, green verdigris in devices and fields. A well-traveled piece, neat. ($75-100) Fukien Province 44. Copper 5 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y99. EF, ltly clnd long ago and retoned nicely. ($75-100)

8 45. Custom-House Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y97(2) and KM Y97.1(3). VG to EF, avg VF, clnd long ago and retoning. 5 coins. ($50-75) 46. Custom-House 10 Cash, ND (c ). Similar to KM Y97 except Brass, somewhat crude and likely cast-unusual. Likely an early forgery or clandestine issue. Fine, some minor flan flaws. Neat. ($75-100) 47. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). Mixed variety and subvariety selection of KM Y100 to KM Y Avg VF to VF-EF, most clnd long ago and retoning, cpl G-VG. 13 coins. ($50-75) Cash, ND (c ). Similar to KM Y100.1 and except possibly struck in Brass. These may be clandestine or unlisted varieties, contemporary spurious issues or the like. Avg VG, old cleaning, one with rim damage. 2 coins. ($50-75) 49. Copper 10 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y10f(3) and CD 1909, KM Y20f. Avg F-VF, clnd long ago. Also, Brass 2 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y8f, VF, obv corrosion, trace rev. 5 coins. ($50+) 50. Copper 20 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y101. EF/VF+, clnd long ago and retoning. ($50+) 51. Silver 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), 1894, L&M-294 and 1896, L&M-298. Avg VF to VF-EF. 2 coins. ($75+) 52. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), 1894, L&M-293, Fine and colorful EF plus 1896, L&M-297, Choice VF. 3 coins. ($50-75) 60. Copper 10 Cash Ensemble, CD 1906, all TAI-CHING-TI- KUO issues. Includes KM Y10h, VF-EF, lt verdigris; KM Y10h.1, Fine/VG; KM Y10h.2(2), avg VF; KM Y10h.3(3), F-VF; KM Y10h.4, VF, verdigris obv and KM Y10h.6, VF. Most clnd long ago. 9 coins. ($50-75) 61. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1898), L&M-381 and 382(2) plus ND (1898), L&M-384 and ND (1899), L&M-385 as well as 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1898), L&M-380. Avg VG to VG+, a few with minor problems. 6 coins. ($50-75) Republic 62. Transitional Copper 10 Cash, Yr. 1 (1915). KM Y401.1.Toned VF-EF, clnd long ago. Accompanied by original paper tag as Rare. ($75-100) 63. Copper 10 Cash, Yr. 11 (1922). KM Y402 and KM Y402.1, star over rosette. Avg avf-vf, the first with rbs, both clnd long ago, red patina on obv of the second coin. 2 coins. ($50-75) 64. Copper 10 Cash, Yr. 11 (1922). KM VF-EF, clnd long ago. ($35) 65. Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1919), KM Y400b, F-VF and Copper 20 Cash, ND, KM Y400.2(3); KM Y400.6; KM Y400.7, KM Y400.8, KM Y400.9 and a crude Brass spurious issue, VG with corrosion. Balance of lot avg VF, clnd long ago. 10 coins. ($30-50) Hupeh Province 53. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents). 1894, L&M-292(2) and 1896, L&M-296 and 296A. Avg VF to VF-EF, cpl with old hairlines. 4 coins. ($40-60) 54. Republic Silver Minors Study Lot, c to Features 10 and 20 Cents(7), several different common types and varieties. Avg VF to EF. 8 coins. ($40-50) Honan Province 55. Brass Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7g, VF. Also, Copper 10 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y10g(2) plus two similar Brass examples, possibly spurious, avg VG-Fine and Copper 10 Cash, CD 1909, KM Y20g, VF-EF and CD 1911, EF, lt sc rev. Several clnd long ago. 7 coins. ($75-100) Cash Assortment, ND (1905). Features Copper(9) and Brass examples, mostly common varieties and subvarieties of KM Y108, to 108.3, 108a.1 to 108a.3. The Brass example being quite crude and possible a contemporary spurious issue.vg to VF, most clnd long ago, avg VF, some pencil inventory numbers. 10 coins. ($50-75) 57. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). S in CASH backwards. KM YA VF-EF, old cleaning. Also, common copper 10(4), 20 (2) and 50 Cash types as well as 50 Cash, ND (c. 1921), KM Y394a. Balance of lot avg VF, clnd long ago. 8 coins. ($75) Hunan Province 58. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y113, VF and KM Y113.1, scarce type and varieties, VF-EF, both clnd and retoning. Also, Brass 10 Cash, ND (c ), KM Y113a, VF(2) and VG, corrosion. All with lt pencil inventory numbers. 5 coins. ($ ) Cash Assortment, ND (c ). Features Copper(13) and Brass examples, mostly common varieties and sub varieties of KM Y112. The Brass example crude and possibly spurious, corroded, clnd VG while the coppers grade VF to EF, retoning from cleaning, lt pencil inventory numbers. 14 coins. ($50-75) 66. Copper One Cash, CD (1906). As KM Y121. EF+, ltly clnd and retoning. Very scarce in copper. Initial appearance of AU. ($75-100) 67. Copper 2 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y8j; Fine and Copper 5 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y9j; and KM Y9j.1, avg VF-EF, all clnd long ago. Also, Brass Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7j; (2) and KM Y7j.1(2), avg VF, cpl with verdigris. 7 coins. ($100+) Cash Assortment, ND (c ). Features Copper(38) and Brass(5) examples, mostly common varieties and sub varieties of KM Y120 to KM Y122 with duplication, one Brass issue with chatter strike reverse and cpl others somewhat crude. Coppers avg VF, clnd and retoning; Brass coins VG to VF, some verdigris. 43 coins. ($150+) 69. Mostly Copper 10 Cash Assortment, all TAI-CHING-TI- KUO issues features mixed sub variety CD 1906(12) and CD 1909(4) Coppers plus a Brass CD 1906 example. Fine to EF, avg VF-EF, all clnd long ago. 17 coins. ($40-60) 70P. Copper 20 Cash, CD KM Y11j. Cleaned VF, numerous lt rbs and a few marks about the edge mainly rev. Scarce TAI-CHING-TI-KUO issue. ($ )

9 71. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents) and 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1895). L&M-185 and 184, KM Y124.1 and EF and VF, the second with trace verdigris. 2 coins. ($30) Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), ND (1909), L&M-187, KM Y131, bold VF, cpl lt chopmarks obv. Also, 3 Mace 6 Candareens, ND (1895), L&M-183, KM Y126, VG-Fine, s pencil marked obv/rev. 2 coins. ($75-100) 78. Copper 10 Cash Mule, CD KM Y EF-AU and Choice AU-Unc, both original red and brown to brown with hints of red. Nice pair. 2 coins ($40-60) 79. Silver 3.6 and 7.2. Candareens (5 and 10 Cents), CD L&M-236, KM Y141a and L&M-235, KM Y142a.4, 3 pcs. Avg VG with pencil inventory numbers. 4 coins. ($30-50) 80. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), 1897, 1898(4), 1899(4), 1901(3) and 1901 HAH. L&M-213B, 221, 227, 239 and 246 respectively. Avg VG, cpl clnd, most with pencil inventory numbers. 13 coins. ($75+) 81. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1900, 1901 and 1901(HAH). L&M-235, 239 and 246. Avg VF, trace of pencil inventory numbers. 3 coins. ($50-75) 82. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1902 (HAH). L&M- 250, KM Y142a.9. VF and VG(2), lt pencil inventory numbers. 3 coins. ($50) 83. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1903 (HAH). L&M- 255, KM Y142a.11. Avg VG with pencil inventory numbers obv/rev. 4 coins. ($75+) 73P. Silver Tael, Yr. 30 (1904). Small characters at center of obverse. L&M-180, KM Y Abt EF, old contact mks and a few tiny flecks of verdigris. Scarce. ($1,000-1,500) Kiangnan Province 74. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1902). KM Y135, reeded edge. VF clnd long ago, some trace verdigris. Also, Tai-Ching and dragon reverse types with obverse as KM Y138.1 with rosette at center, Fine to VF, clnd and retoning. 3 coins. ($75+) Cash Assortment, mixed dates c Features mostly common Copper examples with Manchu words(20) and rosette(7) at center obverse plus Brass examples with Manchu words(5) and rosette at center obverse, mainly varieties and sub varieties of KM Y135 to 138. VG to VF, avg F-VF but nearly all clnd long ago, some Brass issues crude and possibly cast and/or spurious, a few coppers with damage, some with verdigris. Viewing advised. 33 coins. ($ ) 84P. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1904 (HAH TH). L&M-261, KM Y142a.13. Sharp VF-EF. ($ ) 85. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1904 (HAH TH). L&M-261, KM Y142a.13. Avg VG with pencil inventory numbers. 3 coins. ($75) 86. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD 1905 (SY). L&M-265, KM Y142a.14. avg-vf. ($50-75) 87P. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1911). L&M-268, KM Y146. Lustrous EF, trace of verdigris and pencil inventory number. ($100) 76P. Copper 10 Cash Mule, CD Obverse similar to KM Y10K.1 and other sub varieties but reverse of Duan Hong Gang #3736, with Province spelled KHANG-TUNG, incorrect letters used in denomination die work. VF or slightly better, clnd long ago. Rare and unusual. ($ ) 77. Copper 10 Cash Assortment. Includes CD 1906, KM Y10K(2) and KM Y10K.2 and KM Y10K.3; CD 1907, mixed sub types(4) KM Y10K.5 to KM Y10K.8 plus mixed CD 1908 varieties in Copper(4) and Brass, avg Fine to VF+. Also, Brass Cash, CD 1908, KM Y7K(3) and KM Y7K.1, avg VF-EF, one corroded. Most 10 Cash examples clnd long ago. 17 coins. ($50-75) 88P. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1897). L&M- 212B, KM Y143. Abt VF. ($ )

10 Similar to preceding except with color in devices and pencil inventory number rev. ($75-100) 90. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD Large and Small letters varieties. L&M-219 and 220, KM Y143a and 143a.1. Avg VF, pencil numbers rev. 2 coins. ($75-100) 91. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD Large and Small Dragon varieties. L&M-225 and 226, KM Y143a.2 and 143a.3. Avg VF, trace of pencil nos rev. 2 coins. ($ ) Similar to preceding lot except Large Dragon variety. L&M- 225, KM Y143a.2. Avg VF, pencil numbers rev. 3 coins. ($50) 100P. 7 Mace 2 Candareens.(Silver Dollar), ND (1897). L&M- 210A, Kann 66d, KM Y Handsomely toned AU/EF, rev with areas of deep gunmetal color, small s in pencil obv field but otherwise lovely, underlying luster. ($ ) 93P. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD Large Dragon, Key variety. L&M-233, KM Y143a.4. VF, trace of faint old hairlines obv, trace of pencil number rev. ($ ) Similar to preceding lot except Small Dragon, L&M-234, KM Y143a.5. Avg clnd VF, pencil numbers. 2 coins. ($40-50) 95. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1901, L&M-238, KM Y143a.6, 4 pieces - one spurious or clandestine and CD 1901 (HAH), L&M-245, KM Y143a.7. Avg VF to VF-EF, some traces of pencil inventory numbers. 5 coins. ($75-100) 96. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD 1903 (HAH) and CD 1904 (HAH TH). L&M-249 and 260, KM Y143a.8 and 143a.11. VF and VF-EF, trace of pencil rev. 2 coins. ($100+) 101P. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), ND (1899). L&M-223, KM Y145a.3. VF, s in pencil obv/rev. ($ ) Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), CD L&M-257, KM Y145a.12.VF, many small, light chopmarks. ($50-75) Kiangsi Province 103. Copper 10 Cash Ensemble, ND (c. 1902). Features KM Y149, KM Y150.7, KM Y153(6) and KM Y All with reverse legend as Kiang-See Province. Avg Fine-VF, all clnd long ago, some with pencil numbers. 9 coins. ($50-75) 104. Copper 10 Cash Selection, ND (c. 1902). KM Y150.1 and KM Y150.2(8), all with two stars either side of dragon. Avg VF, clnd long ago, some pencil numbers. 9 coins. ($50-75) 105. Copper 10 Cash Assortment, ND (c. 1902). Features well mixed mostly common varieties of KM Y150.4 to KM Y152.6, all with a single star either side of the dragon. VG to VF, avg clnd F-VF, pencil nos. 22 coins. ($75-100) 97P. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD No rosette. L&M-254, KM Y143a.10. VF, tiny mark or micro chopmark obv. Nice and scarce. ($ ) Similar to preceding lot except with rosette, L&M-253, KM Y143a.9, VF-EF, stain obv, hairlines and CD 1905 (SY), L&M-263, KM Y143a.13, toned VF+. 2 coins. ($75-100) 106. Copper 10 Cash Selection, CD 1906, all TAI-CHING-TI- KUO issues. Features common sub varieties of KM Y10m(5) plus one in Brass. Coppers Fine to VF+, the Brass issue VG, flan flaw rev, all clnd long ago. 6 coins. ($30-50) Republic 99P. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1911). L&M- 267, KM Y147. Colorful EF, hints of verdigris and trace of pencil number rev. ($ ) 107P. Copper 10 Cash, CD KM Y412, VF-EF lt verdigris. Accompanied by an original handwritten note stating: Made from old Bronze Idol 1 st coin struck for the Republic Very Rare. This note adds gravitas from a first person historical perspective. ($ )

11 108. Copper 10 Cash, CD KM Y412a(2) and KM Y412a.1 Avg EF, retoning with pencil inventory numbers. Also, a similar Brass issue likely spurious, VG-Fine, corr and indentations, pencil inventory number as well as Hunan, Republic issue 10 Cash, ND (c. 1912), in Copper(2) and possibly Brass, common types, clnd long ago, VF-EF. 7 coins. ($50-75) Kiangsu-Chingkiang Province 109. Copper 10 Cash Assortment ND (1905). Includes common varieties and subvarieites of KM Y77(12) and KM Y78(4). VG to VF, most clnd long ago, a few with rbs or verdigris, avg F- VF. 16 coins. ($50-75) 117P. Brass Pattern 2 Cash, ND (c. 1901). KM Pn2, Y159. AU-Unc with underlying luster, some small spots and faint stains obv, but otherwise quite nice. ($ ) 110. Copper 10 Cash, CD KM Y10d.5. Lovely colorful brown AU, cpl tiny nicks rev. Also, KM Y10d.1(2) and KM Y10d.3(3), Fine to VF, clnd and retoning. 6 coins. ($45) Kiangsu-Kiangsoo Province 118P. Brass Pattern 2 Cash, CD KM Pn3, Y8n. VF/Choice VF, a few minor mks and tiny spots obv. Seldom offered. ($ ) 111P. Copper 5 Cash, ND (c. 1901). KM Y158. Red and brown EF- AU. Scarce issue and grade. ($ ) 119P. Brass Pattern 5 Cash, ND (c. 1906). Denomination spelled EIVF instead of FIVE, KM Pn5, Y161.1a. Lustrous ltly toned AU. Rare and remarkable grade. ($ ) 112P. Brass 5 Cash, CD KM Y9n. VF, trace verdigris. ($100+) 113. Copper 10 Cash Selection, c Features mostly common reeded(11) and plain edge(12) examples of varieties and sub varieties of KM Y162.7 to VG to VF-EF, avg. avf-vf, most clnd long ago and retoning to various degrees. 23 coins. ($ ) 114. Copper 20 Cash, ND (c. 1902). KM Y163. Clnd VF-EF. ($50-75) Kirin Province 120. Copper 10 Cash(es) Accumulation, ND (c. 1903). Features common types of KM Y177 to KM Y177.3 with duplication. VG to VF, avg near Fine to VF, a few damaged, most clnd long ago - a few with pencil inventory numbers. Viewing advised. 32 coins. ($ ) 121. Copper 10 Cash(es), CD 1909, KM Y20p.1, VF and VG as well as KM Y20p.2, VF-EF. All clnd long ago. 3 coins. ($40-60) 122. Copper 20 Cash(es), ND (1903). KM Y178. Avg VF to VF+, clnd and retoning. 2 coins. ($ ) 123. Copper 20 Cash(es), ND (1903). KM Y178. VG to Fine, cpl F-VF, most clnd and retoning, one with rbs and trace verdigris. 5 coins. ($75-100) 124. Copper 20 Cash(es), ND (1903). KM YA176. VG-Fine, areas of strike weakness, clnd and retoning. Also, copper 10 Cash(es), ND (c. 1901), KM Y176, similar grade and impairment. 2 coins. ($75-100) 115P. Brass 20 Cash, ND (c. 1902). KM Y163a. Virtually Unc, some light haze and a few tiny spots but otherwise nice. ($ ) 116. Copper and Brass Type Ensemble, CD 1906, all TAI-CHING- TI-KUO issues. Features Copper 10 Cash, KM Y10n(5) and KM Y10n.2, VG to VF and 20 Cash Copper, KM Y11n.1, VG- Fine and Brass, KM Y11a.1a, VF, rns. All clnd long ago. 8 coins. ($75-100) Please double check your bid sheet for errors! 125P. Copper 20 Cash(es), CD KM Y21p. VF, clnd long ago, small spot obv. Scarce. ($ )

12 126. Silver 20 Cents, ND (1909). TAI-CHING-TI-KUO. KM Y22.2. Toned Fine-VF. Also, a study group of silver 5(2), 10 (7) and 20 Cents in AG to VG. 11 coins. ($50-75) Kwangtung Province 127. Copper 10 Cash Selection. Includes CD 1906(2), CD 1907(2) and CD 1908, KM Y10r plus CD 1909, KM Y20r and an unidentifiable Province 1909 issue, struck through grease at center. Avg F-VF to near EF, clnd long ago. Also, Brass Cash, ND ( ), KM Y191, EF. 8 coins. ($30) 128. Copper Cent, ND (c ), KM Y192(3) and Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ), KM Y193(3). Avg VF, clnd long ago, cpl pencil inventory numbers. 6 coins. ($30-40) 129. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (c. 1891). L&M- 135, KM Y201. Ltly toned aunc-unc. ($40-60) 130. Mostly Silver Minor Coinage Study Lot, c to Features 5, 10(3) and 20 Cents(8). Mostly common types with duplication, viewing advised.vf to AU-Unc. 12 coins. ($50-75) Manchurian Provinces Szechuan Province Cash, ND (c ). KM Y225. VG, old cleaning, numerous rns and rbs. Scarce. ($30-50) Cash Ensemble, ND (c ). Features Copper(6) and Brass(4) examples, primarily common sub varieties of KM Y229. VG to VF, mostly F-VF to VF, several clnd long ago. 10 coins. ($75-100) 139. Copper and Brass 10 Cash Assortment. Includes CD 1906, KM Yl0t(11); CD 1909, KM Y20t.1(8), KM Y20t.1a(2) and KM Y20t.2(5). Avg VF, Brass issues VG+, most Coppers clnd long ago. 26 coins. ($50-75) 140. Copper and Brass 10 Cash, CD KM Y20t.1 and KM Y20t.1a(2). AU-Unc, clnd long ago and original AU-Unc and lustrous Unc, both with lt pencil inventory numbers, the first with cpl spots. 3 coins. ($50-75) 141. Copper 20 Cash, ND (c ). KM Y Clnd VF+, numerous rns and rbs. Also, Brass 20 Cash, ND (c ), KM Y230.7a, VF, small spots and trace verdigris. Scarce pair. 2 coins. ($100+) 142. Copper 20 Cash, CD 1906, KM Y11t, abt EF; CD 1909, KM Y21t.2(2), VF-EF and VF as well as Brass 20 Cash, CD 1909, KM Y21t.1a, Fine/VF, Coppers clnd long ago. 4 coins. ($75) 143. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents) and 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (c. 1898). L&M-350 and 349, KM Y235 and 236. Avg toned Fine to VF. 2 coins. ($40-60) 131P. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), Yr. 33 (1907). L&M-490, KM Y209. Lovely multicolored EF. ($100+) 132. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), Yr. 33 (1907). L&M- 491 and 492, KM Y210 and 201a. Avg toned EF-AU. 2 coins. ($50-75) 133. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents) Study Lot of varieties, c to Well mixed die variations. Avg EF to Unc, some nicely toned. 9 coins. ($ ) Shantung Province 134. Copper 2 Cash, CD KM Y8a.VF-EF, clnd and retoning. Also, Copper 10 Cash, KM Y10s.1 and KM Y10s.1a plus Brass 10 Cash, KM Y10s(3), all CD 1906, avg near VF, all clnd long ago and retoning. 6 coins. ($50-75) 144P. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Silver Dollar), ND (c. 1909). L&M- 352, KM Y243. Toned Ch. VF-EF, small s in pencil obv/rev, a few traces of verdigris. ($ ) 135P. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c ). Similar to KM Y221a and somewhat similar to Duan Hong Gang #3736A with dot at center obv, rev Province spelled KHANG-TUNG. Overstruck on a Korean 5 Fun. Bold VF and nearly EF. Rare and unusual. ($ ) 136. Copper 10 Cash Ensemble, ND (c ). Includes KM Y220, KM Y221, KM Y221.1, KM Y221a(3) and KM Y221a.1. Avg VF, most clnd long ago and retoning, cpl with traces of verdigris. 7 coins. ($50-75) 145P. Silver Rupee, ND (1903). L&M-359. Vertical rosette with collar. VF-EF and colorful toned EF+, both with small s pencil markings. 2 coins. ($ )

13 Repubic 153. Copper 200 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913) KM Y459.2(5) and Brass 200 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y459.1a(4). VG to VF, some clnd long ago, typical flans, one copper with massive cuds. 9 coins. ($75-100) 154. Silver Dollar, Yr. 1 (1912). L&M-366, KM Y456. Toned EF and VF, both with s pencil markings. 2 coins. ($75-100) 146P. Copper 5 Cash, Yr.1 (1912). KM Y443. EF/VF, clnd long ago. ($75-100) Taiwan Province 155. Silver 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), ND (1890). L&M-328, KM Y Multicolored toned Fine and very pleasing for the trade. Scarce. ($75-100) Yunnan Province 156. Copper 10 Cash, CD KM Y10u and KM Y10v. Avg Fine, clnd long ago. Scarce. 2 coins. ($35) 157. Brass 50 Cash, ND (c. 1919). KM Y478. EF, mottled toning. Also, Fukien 10 Cash in copper, ND (c.1912), KM Y379, clnd EF and mixed date Kwangtung Cents in Copper(2) and Brass(4), VG to EF but clnd, some with corrosion. 8 coins. ($40-50) 147P. Copper 5 Cash, Yr. 1 (1912). KM Y441. EF, clnd long ago, a few rbs. ($100+) 148. Brass 10 Cash, Yr. 1 (1912), 20 pcs and Yr. 2 (1913), 8 pcs, all KM Y447a plus an unattributed copper 10 cash size token or medalet. Also, Copper 20 Cash, Yr. 1 (1912), KM Y448 and Brass 20 Cash, Yr.1 (1912), 10 pcs and Yr. 2 (1913), 2 pcs, all KM Y448a plus Brass 20 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y448.1a. Avg VF, some lower grades and a few EF-AU, most clnd long ago, some pencil inventory numbers. 43 coins. ($100+) Cash Assortment. Includes Copper Yr. 1 (1912), KM Y449 (4); Brass Yr. 1 (1912), KM Y449a(12) and KM Y449.1a plus Yr. 2 (1913), 3 pcs and Yr. 3 (1914), all KM Y449.2a. VG to AU, avg VF but most clnd long ago and with pencil inventory numbers. 21 coins. ($100) 158. Silver 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens, ND (1911). 2 and 3 circles below pearl. L&M-423, KM Y256 and VF and VF-EF. 2 coins. ($40-60) Yunnan-Szechuan Province 159. Copper 10 Cash, CD KM Y10w.VF-EF, clnd long ago and retoning. Scarce. ($50-75) Republic of China Cash Study Lot, c Features a diverse group of varieties, mostly in copper. A mix of stars, rosettes and flowers either side of flags at center obv; various rev types. Includes a pair of spurious Brass issues and another in Copper. Fine to AU, avg VF, most clnd long ago, some pencil inventory numbers. 31 coins. ($75-100) 161. Copper and Brass 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). KM Y302 and KM Y302a. Avg VF-EF, both clnd long ago. 2 coins. ($50-75) 162. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). KM Y EF. Scarce type. Nice. ($50-75) 163. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920), KM Y305, VF, rbs; KM Y306a, VF; KM Y306.1(3), avg VF-EF; KM Y306.2(2), VF and Brass 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920), KM Y306.2b, VF. Also, a similar spurious issue in copper, VF test cut. Most clnd long ago. 9 coins. ($40-60) 150P. Copper and Brass 50 Cash, Yr. 15 (1926). KM Y462 and KM Y462a. Well matched VF-EF, clnd long ago. 2 coins. ($100+) 151. Copper 100 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y450 and Brass 100 Cash, Yr. 2 (1913), KM Y450a(11). VF to AU, many clnd long ago, most with pencil inventory numbers. 12 coins. ($40-60) 152. Copper 100 Cash, Yr. 15 (1926), KM Y463.1 and KM Y463.2(2) plus Brass 100 Cash, Yr.15 (1926), KM Y463a.2. Also, 200 Cash Coppers, Yr. 15 (1926), KM Y464(2). Avg near VF for issue, clnd long ago. 6 coins. ($50+) 164P. Copper 10 Cash, ND (c. 1920). KM Y VF-EF and VF, both ltly clnd long ago and retoning. Scarce pair. 2 coins. ($100+)

14 165. Copper 20 Cash, Yr. 13 (1924). KM Y312. VF, old cleaning. Also, Copper 20 Cash, Yr. 10 (1921), KM Y308a, clnd VF-EF, stains and Cent, Yr. 5 (1916), KM Y324, AU, lt old cleaning. 3 coins. ($45) 166. Silver Fatman 10 and 20 Cents, Yr. 3 (1914). L&M-66 and 65, KM Y326 and 327. Handsome AU-Unc with attractive toning over underlying luster and EF respectively. 2 coins. ($50-75) 167. Silver 10 and 20 Cents, Yr. 15 (1926). L&M-82 and 83, KM Y334 and 335. VF and Fine/VF. 2 coins. ($40-50) 168. Silver 10 Cents, Yr. 16 (1927). Death of Sun Yat Sen. L&M- 849, KM Y339. Toned bold VF. ($50-75) 169. Silver 20 Cents, ND (1912). L&M-61, KM Y317.EF-AU. ($75-100) 173P. Silver Sun Yat Sen Dollar, ND (1912). Low 5 point stars rev. L&M-42, KM Y319. Handsome deeply toned Choice EF/AU, small s in pencil obv/rev. A very sharply detailed ltly circulated example. ($ ) 170P. Fatman Silver 50 Cents, Yr. 3 (1914). L&M-64, KM Y328. Mottled deeply toned EF, small s in pencil both obv/rev. ($75-100) 174P. Silver Sun Yat Sen Dollar, ND (1912). Low 5 point stars rev. L&M-42, KM Y319. Deeply toned Choice VF-EF, small s in pencil obv/rev. The final example from this dated group of scarce varieties. ($ ) 171P. -. Similar to preceding lot, yet with slightly different toning coloration and brightness. ($75-100) 175P. Li Yuan Hung Silver Dollar, ND (1912). L&M-45, KM Y321. Toned EF trace green verdigris in devices, small s in pencil obv/rev. ($ ) 172P. Silver Memento Dollar, ND (1912). 5 pointed upper star. L&M-48, KM Y318. Deeply toned abt EF, small s in pencil obv/rev. Scarce variety with pleasing, fully original surfaces ($ ) For additional Chinese coins from other consignments see lots In the World Crowns & Minors section of the catalog following the Dr. John Abner Snell Collection 176P. -. Similar to preceding lot except VF-EF with small s in pencil obv/rev. ($ ) P denotes a lot that is photographed Images may be enlarged or reduced in order to Accommodate the catalog format

15 185P. 10 Cents, KM Y2. Choice EF. Great companion piece to prior lot. ($ ) 177P. Yuan Shih Kai Silver Dollar, ND (1914). L&M-858, KM Y322. Very colorfully toned Choice AU, some hints of verdigris and a few old marks in rev legend from 1 to 2 o clock. Fresh and attractive. ($ ) 178. Fatman Silver Dollar, Yr. 3 (1914). L&M-63, KM Y329. Toned VF. ($40-60) The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection Coinage of other Countries Burma 186. Silver Kyat (Rupee), CS1214 (1852). KM-10. Nicely toned Fine/VF, small s in pencil rev. ($40-60) Great Britain Charles II, P. Yuan Shih Kai Dragon Medallic Dollar, ND (1916). L&M-942, Kann 663, KM Y332. Toned AU, cpl faint hairlines rev, a few small traces of verdigris in devices. ($ ) 187P. Silver Crown, 1676 V. OCTAVO. S Bold original Fine-VF. ($ ) 188. Trade Dollar, 1899-B. KM-T5. Toned Choice VF. Pleasing and sharp. ($75-100) Korea 180P. Hsu Shih Chang Pavilion Medal in Silver, Yr. 10 (1921). Plain edge. L&M-957, Kann 676a. Toned AU, light old hairlines beneath toning, cpl tiny rns rev. ($ ) 181. Silver Memento Dollar, ND (1928). 6 pointed star. L&M-49, KM Y318a.1. Deeply toned AU-Unc, underlying luster, trace verdigris and small s in pencil obv/rev. ($50-75) 182. Junk Silver Dollar, Yr. 22 (1933). L&M-109, KM Y345. Toned AU-Unc, small s in pencil obv/rev. ($50-75) 183. Junk Silver Dollar, Yr. 23 (1934). L&M-110, KM Y345. Toned EF, a few faint pencil mks. ($40-50) Chinese/German Trade Enclaves - Kiau Chau 184P. 5 Cents, KM Y1. Choice EF. Scarce. ($ ) 189P. Silver Yang, Yr. 2 (1898). Widely spaced letters YANG. KM aef/ef, small s in pencil obv/rev. ($ ) Mexico 190. Silver 8 Reales, 1877-AsDL and 1896-ZsFZ. KM-377 and respectively. Avg VF, deep toning and a few lt chopmarks. 2 coins. ($50-75) Peru 191. Silver 2 Reales, 1779-MJ. KM-76. Toned VG-Fine, a few old pin scs. ($25-30) The Dr. John Abner Snell Collection & the original steamer trunk 192. This lot represents the entire preceding 191 lots of coins along with the original steamer trunk and handmade wooden coin display boards that housed the collection. To win this lot the successful bidder will need to exceed the sum of the prior 191 lots by a minimum of 5% or the lots will be sold individually to the highest bidders. If a single bidder exceeds the sum of the individual lots by 5% and beats other bidders on the entire collection, they will be awarded the entire group intact with all the historical items. One would expect bids nearing the mid five-figure level to acquire this important collection intact.