(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 23 (1897). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, EF Details.
L&M-444; cf. K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0611. Variety with triangle-eyed (cartoon) dragon with long horns. Some scattered streakiness is noted, especially upon the characters side, likely emanating from the attempted removal of an ink chop. Nevertheless, solid overall detail is present on this charming issue.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000