China
Chihli. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 25 (1899) AU Details (Scratch) PCGS, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, KM-Y73, L&M-454. An example of an early specimen from Chihli boasting wholly original, silty patination set against crisp, battleship-gray raised designs, limited from finer certification by the presence of scratches to the reverse. Regardless, this piece remains desirable in any condition and thus will be fiercely contested.
Ex. BKingdom Collection
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2000-4000 USD