CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 23 (1897). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.
L&M-444; cf. K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0610. Variety with triangle & round-eyed (cartoon) dragon with long horns. A great example of this early variant of the dragon, the present specimen exhibits very little in the way of actual handling as well as the noted toning. Along those lines, a charming tone has begun to take hold.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000