(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin (Central) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-50.
L&M-465A; cf. K-209 (for type); KM-Y-73.3; WS-0643. Frozen date issue with plain 4. Variety with short cloud and tail. Exhibiting very little handling and offering some hints of mint brilliance emanating from the protected areas, this wholesome variant also features an alluring smoky gray tone that mostly envelopes the surfaces.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500