(t) CHINA. Sinkiang. 5 Mace (Miscals), AH 1329 (1911). Kashgar Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). PCGS AU-58.
L&M-758; K-1144; KM-Y-A28.2; cf. WS-1241-2 (dots and stars in place of flowers). Variety with large flower at center. Quite enticing and SCARCE, this variant is about as close to Mint Status as one can possibly get, and features a sharp strike and attractive gunmetal gray toning. Tied with one other piece for the finest of the issue thus far graded at PCGS; sure to generate great excitement as such.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000