CHINA. Sinkiang. 5 Mace (Miscals), AH 1323 (1905). Tihwa Mint. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield.
L&M-797; K-1217; Y-35a; WS-1279; Lin-not listed; cf.Xinjiang-385; Lin&Chen-173-2. Single finest certified of the type at either NGC or PCGS. Die axis 12 o'clock (medal rotation), large rosette with 8 petals. A terrific example from this very crude series exhibiting lustrous surfaces and a bold strike. Far nicer than normally encountered with light attractive tone and a nice look. An excellent example for the connoisseur of Xinjiang.
Estimate: $300.00- $500.00