CHINA. Kuang-Hsu & Tsu-Hi Silver Medal, ND (1895). PCGS AU-58.
L&M-933; K-pl #190. Diameter: 34.2 mm; Weight: 17.72 gms. Obverse: Bust of Emperor Kuang-Hsu facing, small dragon at left; Reverse: Bust of Tsu-Hi facing slightly right. Struck to commemorate Li Hung Chang's visit to Berlin. A RARE and popular type, this example displays light orange tint over the graphite-hued centers with the introduction of pale blue tone at the edges. Despite the AU grade, no marks of any significance appear over the surfaces.
From the Stephen K. Scher Collection.
Ex: H. Winter Auction - Dusseldorf (1/1989) Lot # 2624.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000