(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1898). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Altered Surfaces, EF Details.
L&M-216; K-71c; KM-Y-145a.1; WS-0795. Variety with pearl-scaled dragon. The surfaces on each side of this lightly handled example do exhibit some questionable discoloration, but the overall detail remains quite bold and this stands as a charming representation of the variant.
Estimate: $1250 - $1750