CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin (Central) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC EF-45.
L&M-465; cf. K-208 (for type); KM-Y-73.2; WS-0642. Despite some areas of mottled toning on the dragon side, this wholesome "frozen date" issue remains entirely original and without problem--a feat for these popular imperial crowns from the end of the Qing dynasty.
Estimate: $800 - $1200