CHINA. Kiangnan. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), ND (1897). Nanking Mint. PCGS AU-50.
L&M-214c; K-70a; KM-Y-141a; WS-0792. Variety with uncircled dragon and six-pointed rosettes. Gunmetal gray throughout, this original minor features more of a burgundy hue on the dragon side and a bit more of an olive nature on the characters side.
Estimate: $800 - $1200