(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin (Central) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-35.
L&M-465; cf. K-208 (for type); KM-Y-73.2; WS-0644. Frozen date issue with plain 4. Variety with small "34" and doubled dragon side die. The noted doubling is most visible within the upper portion of the legend on the dragon side. Meanwhile, a charming gunmetal gray tone accentuates each side, though, for completeness, some minor lamination is noted on the dragon side as well.
Estimate: $600 - $900