China
Hupeh. Kuang-hsü "Small Characters" Tael Year 30 (1904) AU55 PCGS, Wuchang mint, KM-Y128.2, L&M-180. Small characters variety. Truly captivating, this praiseworthy example appears incredibly close to uncirculated and would essentially be so, if not for some ever so slight darkening to the fields and mild rub on the highest points. Luster abounds across the silver-toned surfaces, with an alluring brightness concentrated around the devices providing an almost holographic effect, most prominent on the reverse.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 12000-16000 USD