China, Empire. Zhílì (Chihli) AR 7 Mace 2 Candareens. Běiyáng Arsenal (Tientsin) mint, dated RY 34 of the Guāngxù Emperor = 1908. Flying imperial dragon facing, coiled around fireball and surrounded by stylised clouds; date above / Inscription naming emperor Guangxu, currency and mint name within dotted border; name of province above, denomination below. KM (Y) 73.2; L&M 465. 26.91g, 39mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; pleasantly toned.
From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.