(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Harshly Cleaned, VF Details.
L&M-449; K-191; KM-Y-65.2; WS-0616. Variety with solid pupils in dragon's eyes. This charming piece provides nice details, despite some circulation and an indisputably harsh cleaning. Even still, it retains the charming design that is so popular and presents the budget-conscious bidder a chance at acquiring a more affordable example of the type.
Estimate: $700 - $1000