China
Kirin. Kuang-hsü 50 Cents CD 1905 MS62+ PCGS, Kirin mint, KM-Y182a.1, L&M-558, WS-0503. Variety with cross-star rosettes on reverse (obverse as holder), kai-style dotted Kuang, and no dot in Manchu. A highly engaging representative of the type, and visually alluring, struck with deteriorating dies evidenced by light granularity and die cracks and decorated in mottled russet tones and prominent mint brilliance throughout.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD