CHINA. Kirin. Fantasy Silver Tael, CD ("1882"). PCGS MS-63.
K-F914; KMX-M322. Stunningly original, this fantasy Tael, which was influenced by the extremely rare official issue of 1884 (L&M-503), displays pleasing tan tone over with surfaces with glowing multicolored iridescence around the raised designs that strengthens when viewed at an angle. Undeniably an elite item, it is tied for the finest thus far certified by PCGS, with this likely being the most visually attractive of those.
Estimate: $7500 - $15000