CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin (Central) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-55.
L&M-465; K-208; KM-Y-73.2; WS-0642. Variety with long middle tail spine and connected cloud. With just the most delicate evidence of circulation, this amazing example provides all the rich details and charmingly toned surfaces that one could reasonably ask for. About as attractive as any circulated coin can be, this beauty displays very little evidence of contact, and is certain to be the apple in the eye of many bidders.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000