(t) CHINA. Sinkiang. 5 Mace (Miscals), AH 1323 (1905). Kashgar Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS VF-30.
L&M-731; K-1110; KM-Y-21.7; cf. WS-1215A. Variety with dragon's tail pointing right, many-petalled rosette, and with small stars on the characters side. Though evenly worn, the present example still displays relatively good details and, on the whole, is attractive. Some dark toning clings to the outer legends, though the color softens as the central devices are reached on both sides. A good example of this popular provincial minor.
Estimate: $600 - $900