CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang Arsenal). Dollar (7 Mace 2 Candareens), Year 23 (1897). NGC AU-55.
L&M-444; K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0611. A remarkable representative of this VERY RARE issue, gently circulated over the course of a century and exhibiting a stunning patina that elevates the eye appeal well beyond the assigned grade. Cobalt blues and warm reddish hues delight along the peripheries and blend seamlessly into a silvery russet tone as the eye is drawn into the centers.
Estimate: $3000.00- $5000.00