(t) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1898). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Altered Surfaces, EF Details.
L&M-516; K-281; KM-Y-183; WS-0366. Type 2 "pao." Variety with small-scaled dragon. Despite the noted altered surfaces, this lightly handled example retains solid detail and has begun to recolor with a deeper tone quite pleasantly.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000