(t) CHINA. Sinkiang. 5 Fen (1/2 Miscal), ND (1878). Yarkand Mint. PCGS AU-55.
L&M-679; KM-Y-A7.24. The single finest certified on the PCGS population report. This wholly original looking example boasts a strong strike and is nicely centered with surfaces that still flaunt original die polish lines in the fields. The reverse features attractive steel blue and iridescent amber colors while the obverse is a mottled gray coloration. Carefully produced and preserved, this remarkable example would be a strong addition to many collections.
Estimate: $400 - $600