(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 23 (1897). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-30.
L&M-444; cf. K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0609. Variety with round-eyed (cartoon) dragon with long horns. Though clearly spending some time in circulation, this elegant, early-date issue from Chihli offers a wholesome and fully original overall look, with just a hint of deeper color among the English legends.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000