CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. NGC AU-53.
L&M-450; K-192; KM-Y-64.1; WS-0619. Variety with round-eyed dragon. A coin with enchanting plum toning that shades darker as the periphery is reached, further highlighting the dragon motif in the center. Light handling is evident, but with no distracting marks or contacts, this is a coin that a numismatic connoisseur would be proud to have in their collection, and one which should undoubtedly generate tremendous enthusiasm and interest.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000