CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-50.
L&M-449; K-191; KM-Y-65.2; WS-0616. Variety with solid pupils in dragon's eyes. A beautiful example that screams with dazzling attractivity and touches of mint originality interspersed throughout. Clear details are unhindered by excessive wearing or marking. The noticed circulation is contained on the spines of the dragon, with much beauty remaining. A wonderful representative of the extremely popular Chihli Dragon Dollar, and as such, we envision no shortage of fervent bidding to be the next owner of this RARITY.
From the Collection of Maurice Frankenhuis (1894-1969).
Ex: Hans Schulman (bt. 02/1974).
Estimate: $8000 - $12000