(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 26 (1900). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, VF Details.
L&M-459; K-201; KM-Y-73; WS-0629. VERY SCARCE and sought after issue struck the year in which the Pei Yang Arsenal Mint was destroyed during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. A moderately worn example of this popular issue exhibiting signs of a past cleaning now subdued by attractive gray patina with an iridescent sheen. Despite its shortcomings a handsome survivor sure to excite many collectors.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500