The 2025 December Auction - Sale 346 (December 13 - December 16, 2025)
Sale 346
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The set provides an authentic glimpse into the use of local business tokens and temporary currency during the Republican period, making it a highly collectible item and a valuable resource for studying early Chinese commercial culture.
These tokens reflect the circulation practices and economic activities of local businesses in Shanghai during the ROC era, holding historical and collectible value.
including two 1-fen tokens and three 3-fen tokens. This set reflects the fare system and operational practices of public transportation in Shanghai during the Republican era, holding significant historical and collectible value, and offering valuable insight into early urban transport and commercial culture in China.
with sharp engraving and well-defined characters. Such tokens were typically used by businesses for small change, promotions, or internal transactions, reflecting the vibrant commercial culture of Republican-era Shanghai. A well-preserved and historically interesting piece — please preview.
each round brass token with central pierced hole, inscribed “上海新泰有限公司” surrounding the central “S” logo, and numbered individually 124, 127, 131 and 148. All with plain reverse. Attractive even tone with light age patina. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
featuring a Junk with the inscription “榮記” (Rong Ji) on one side and a depiction of the God of Wealth on the other. Struck in brass with fine engraving and strong Republican-era commercial style, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Likely issued as a trade or promotional token by a Shanghai business — an attractive and culturally significant piece. Please preview.
Featuring a rare square hole design, rare. This token offers a rare insight into early 20th-century Shanghai's commercial culture and foreign business influence. Sold As Is. No Return.
The reverse bears the inscription “Huang Guo Ji” and serial number “128.” Struck in brass with clear engraving, this privately issued token was likely used for temporary circulation or internal transactions within the shop. A fascinating example of local commerce and economic practice during the Republican period. Please preview.
including Longxi Yiqian, Tong Taicheng Ji, and Yuan Li Yun Ji Yibai Hehe. The tokens reflecting local commercial and monetary practices of the ROC period. They hold significant historical and collectible value and provide valuable insight into the economic and business culture of early 20th-century China.
well-preserved with clear colors and inscriptions, reflecting the historical atmosphere of Shanghai casinos during the Republican and post-war periods, and offering collectible value.
one for a slot machine and the other a ten-cent chip from Kaiyuan Casino. These tokens reflect the entertainment practices and operational aspects of Shanghai casinos during the Republican era, holding significant historical and collectible value, and offering rare insight into early 20th-century Shanghai’s gambling culture and leisure history.
inscribed “RIVER POLICE SHANGHAI” around border. Reverse plain with traces of mounting marks. An early insignia of the Shanghai Customs patrol force, showing natural patina and wear from age.