China
Kiangnan. Kuang-hsü Dollar ND (1897) XF Details (Chop Mark) PCGS, Nanking mint, KM-Y145.1, L&M-210A, Kann-66d. Herringbone (Ornamental) edge. Variety with 2 strokes in sheng ("province"), and crossbars on A's in KIANGNAN barely visible. The first year of issue for this instantly recognizable and highly distinctive type within the provincial dragon dollar series, still expressing a notable degree of detail for the designation, with faint luster still visible over the obverse and reverse surfaces.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD