China
Chihli. Kuang-hsü 5 Cents Year 23 (1897) MS62 PCGS, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, KM-Y61.2, L&M-448, Kann-190. Softly struck on the dragon's head and the corresponding spot on the obverse. Bright silvery luster with no mentionable flaws other than the soft strike. A conditionally rare issue with only 2 pieces certified finer (MS63) by PCGS and NGC combined. Rare in Mint State.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD