CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 23 (1897). NGC AU-53.
L&M-444; K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0608. Variety with round-eyed (cartoon) dragon. Deeply toned and slightly worn, this pleasingly wholesome specimen even has the appearance of being somewhat conservatively graded. As such, a premium-quality piece for the grade assigned.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000