Double-Cut During the War of Resistance: My Wife Came from 1937

As the auction proceeds, these currencies are being continuously converted into cash.

Three Gansu-issued Yuan Shikai silver dollars were auctioned for 28.8, 146 million, and 273.5 million yuan respectively.

Two Soviet-era Yuan Shikai silver dollars sold for 81 and 267 million respectively.

四枚12年铸孙小头开国纪念币，拍出59万、131万、174万和213万。

Six unsigned Yuan Shikai silver dollars with a 7/10 portrait are priced at 332,000, 500,000, 610,000, 1,450,000, 1,880,000, and 2,940,000 respectively.

"A first time with 294 million!"

"294 million for the second time!"

"294 million for the third time!"

Congratulations to Ms. Sun on successfully bidding on the unsigned, 7/8 portrait silver dollar from the third year of the Republic of China!

Yin Weimin gestured to his father to take out the signed version of the Yuan Shikai silver dollar with a seven-tenths portrait.

Everyone realized the upcoming two auction items, and they all perked up.

"Distinguished guests!"

Yin Weimin's gaze swept over the crowd as he slowly said, "The next item up for auction is no ordinary piece; it's the king of Yuan Shikai silver dollars—a 1914 (Republic of China) Yuan Shikai portrait silver dollar with a three-quarter profile and signed!"

"As you all probably know, this currency is a trial coin minted before the official circulation of the five-cent Yuan Shikai silver dollar. In particular, the version signed by the Italian engraver Luigi Giorgio is extremely rare because the molds were all recalled and destroyed, and only a small number were minted!"

"This coin has a standard diameter of 39.1 mm and weighs between 26.6 and 26.7 grams. The edge teeth are regular olive-shaped straight teeth. The inscription reads 'Republic of China Year 3,' and there are no newly created characters."

There are only 10-30 genuine pieces in the world, and the vast majority of them are treasured in museums at home and abroad. Very few are held by private individuals!

"The one I have is in extremely good condition, with top-quality original luster and iridescent patina. The starting bid is 1350 million yuan, and each bid must be at least 5 yuan higher!"

"Please take a look, everyone!"

In an instant, everyone present sat up straight.

One of the reasons they were willing to travel such a long distance to come here was because of this coin.

Not only were these CEOs watching, but they also had the appraisers they brought along watch as well.

Every appraiser, upon receiving the coin, will carefully and meticulously examine it with a magnifying glass.

"The hair and beard are so clearly defined, with distinct layers—it's definitely an authentic piece!"

"The original factory-stamped straight teeth have uniform depth and even brushed texture inside the tooth grooves, which cannot be produced by modern machine imitations!"

"The English signature is also a single die-cast piece, with fine and even strokes, embedded in the coin's surface, without any tool marks. It's a genuine signed version, not an alteration of an unsigned version!"

"..."

Ultimately, the appraisers unanimously agreed that the silver coin was genuine.

Mr. Jin's first offer: "I'll offer 1355 million!"

"1380 million!"

The middle-aged beauty, Sun Yaqian, made the second bid.

"1385 million!"

Mr. Chen, the owner of a shop in Beijing, also started quoting prices.

Hearing this, Sun Yaqian couldn't help but speak in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Brother Chen, are you still going to try and take it from me?"

Boss Chen grinned and said, "If there's something good, of course I want to take it!"

"snort!"

Sun Yaqian snorted coldly and continued bidding: "1400 million!"

"1420 million!"

Niu Dong made an offer.

"1430 million!"

"..."

Amidst fierce bidding, the price of this signed version of the Yuan Shikai portrait, showing only a 3/4 face, climbed to 23 million.

"2350 million!"

Mr. Hou glanced at everyone and said with a smile, "This is my final offer. If anyone bids higher, then this 7/10 Yuan Shikai silver dollar is theirs!"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

The price of a signed 7/8 portrait Yuan Shikai silver dollar at auction is right there: 2645 million yuan.

Generally speaking, private auctions are cheaper than auction houses.

After all, private auctions don't have the high commissions of auction houses, so the prices are naturally cheaper.

If they continue to bid, the price will be similar to, or even exceed, that of the auction house.

In their view, it would be better to go directly to an auction house.

Although they have money, it didn't come from nowhere, and they can't afford to raise prices recklessly in a moment of impulsiveness.

"A first time with 2350 million!"

"2350 million for the second time!"

"2350 million for the third time!"

Seeing that no one else was bidding, Yin Weimin excitedly said, "Congratulations, President Hou, on acquiring the signed 7/10 Yuan Shikai silver dollar!"

"Next, you will see the 'King of Chinese Silver Dollars'—the Fengtian Province-made Guimao Guangxu Yuanbao Kuping One Tael."

"Auctioned at Beijing Chengxuan Auction House for 4657.5 million yuan, only one genuine piece is publicly recorded in existence!"

"And this one is the second one!"

"Everyone can take a look first!"

Yin Weimin gestured, and Old Yin opened the last brocade box and began to let everyone inspect it.

This silver coin is even more valuable and extremely rare.

The appraisers naturally became more and more meticulous in their observations.

If they buy counterfeit goods, their backers won't let them off the hook.

However, it's still quite easy to tell whether a currency like this is genuine or not.

Everything must meet the requirements, from the English and Chinese characters to the details of the dragon scales, size, and weight.

"Yes, it's genuine!"

"I never expected that a second rare gem from Fengtian would be discovered!"

"But then it wouldn't be a priceless, unique piece anymore!"

"The Guangdong Province's Double Dragon Longevity Character One Tael, the Ministry of Revenue's Zhong Character One Tael, and the Beiyang 33rd Year One Tael—each has more than one surviving piece, but their prices are all in the tens of millions!"

"A single tael of silver with the double dragon and longevity character design is worth at least 5000 million!"

"..."

Once the appraiser had finished their assessment, the auction finally began.

Yin Weimin announced to the crowd: "This Fengtian Province-minted Guangxu Yuanbao silver coin, weighing one tael, has a starting bid of 2600 million yuan, with each bid increment not less than 5 yuan!"

"I'll offer 2650!"

"2660 million!"

"2680 million!"

"..."

There were many bidders for this coin, making the competition extremely fierce.

Up until the price reached 4000 million, the bidding process was very fast.

"4010 million!"

Upon hearing the offer, Yin Weimin asked, "Mr. Liu, 4010 million? Is there anything higher?"

"4015 million!"

"4025 million!"

"..."

The further along the process, the fewer people will bid.

The final price reached 4150 million.

Mr. Liu offered again: "4180 million!"

"President Liu's first time reaching 4180 million!"

Yin Weimin looked at everyone and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"President Liu's second time paying 4180 million!"

"President Liu's third time paying 4180 million!"

"make a deal!"

"The winner of this year's China Silver Coin King award, the [Fengtian Province-made Guimao Guangxu Yuanbao Kuping One Tael Silver Coin], is General Manager Liu!"

Hearing Yin Weimin's words, Ma Hongwei and Xia Weiwei were naturally extremely excited.

This private auction sold a total of 17 silver coins, with a total value of 8369.5 million yuan.