Lot description:
(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 23 (1897). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Devices Outlined, AU Details.
L&M-444; cf. K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0611. Variety with triangle-eyed dragon with long horns. Despite some tool marks around the obverse devices, this graceful crown exhibits minimal signs of wear or handling. Provocative swirls of iridescent color accentuate the dragon side, while the characters side displays a slightly deeper mottling of color, adding to its unique allure.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000 | |