(t) CHINA. Kirin. 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), ND (1898). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-40.
L&M-511; K-290; KM-Y-182; WS-0369. Type 1 "pao." Variety with hooked "kuang" and "sheng, " and without rosettes on the dragon side. Though the dragon side exhibits some deeper gunmetal gray toning, the characters side on this wholesome example presents more of an argent nature with some subtle brilliance.
Estimate: $700 - $1000