CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, VF Details.
L&M-452; K-194; KM-Y-62.1; WS-0622. A popular dragon style minor from the province of Chihli, this example has a nice gunmetal gray color and just a bit of inconsistent daubs of deep tone. Strong details remain, despite the noted environmental damage which is limited to one portion of the reverse.
Estimate: $200 - $400