CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1904)-HAH CH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-45.
L&M-258; K-101; KM-Y-145a.13; WS-0857. Variety with dots under "chia" and "chen" and with dot after "CANDAREENS". A nice example of the type, even wear and a rustic patina cover this piece, with rub on the high elements of the design. Touches of light amber toning serve to brighten the molten gray surfaces, and tie this piece together as a handsome example.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500